It's Great to Be Alive
It's Great to Be Alive

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It's Great to Be Alive

1933
Movie
69 min
English

An aviator who crash landed on an island in the South Pacific returns home to find that he is the last fertile man left on Earth after an epidemic of masculitus.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Alfred L. WerkerGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In a future where women have become the dominant sex and men are kept as pets, a young woman named Alice inherits a fortune and falls for a handsome man. She defies societal norms and her mother's wishes to pursue her love, facing the consequences of challenging the established order.

Critical Reception

This musical comedy was a modest success, blending elements of social commentary with lighthearted romance and musical numbers. While not a major critical darling, it was generally seen as an entertaining diversion, particularly for its novelty in exploring a matriarchal society.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and musical numbers.

  • Found to be a charming, albeit somewhat light, romantic comedy.

  • Some critics noted its interesting, albeit fantastical, social commentary.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of a matriarchal society was a bold and unusual concept for its time, offering a playful subversion of traditional gender roles.

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