Vivacious Lady
Vivacious Lady

Vivacious Lady

1938
Movie
90 min
English

College town life gets turned upside down after a button-down botany professor secretly weds a sizzling night-club singer.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: George StevensGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Mary Carroll, a vivacious botany professor, is engaged to a dull lawyer. She meets and falls for the shy, earnest professor Fred E. "Honey Bear" Clark, who is unaware she is engaged. After a series of comedic misunderstandings and near-misses, Mary realizes her true feelings for Fred and breaks off her engagement.

Critical Reception

Vivacious Lady was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty script, sharp dialogue, and the charming chemistry between its lead actors. It was seen as a delightful screwball comedy that balanced romance and humor effectively. Critics noted Ginger Rogers' sparkling performance and James Stewart's endearing portrayal of a naive academic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effervescent performances, particularly from Ginger Rogers and James Stewart.
  • A charming and humorous screwball comedy with a well-crafted, witty script.
  • Successfully blends romantic entanglements with laugh-out-loud moments.

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Fun Fact

Ginger Rogers and James Stewart, two of Hollywood's most beloved stars, reportedly had genuine chemistry on set that contributed to the film's romantic appeal.

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DanDare

DanDare

James Stewart plays bookish and dull college professor Peter Morgan who is in New York with his more outgoing cousin James Ellison who likes to party in nightclubs. Peter meets and immediately hits it off with singer Francey (Ginger Roge...