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J.B. Ball, a rich financier, gets fed up with his free-spending family. He takes his wife's just-bought (very expensive) sable coat and throws it out the window, it lands on poor hard-working girl Mary Smith. But it isn't so easy to just give away something so valuable, as he soon learns.
A wealthy, boisterous millionaire's wife accidentally gives her expensive fur coat to a poor working girl. This event sets off a chain reaction of chaotic and comedic situations as the two women's lives become intertwined. The working girl finds herself in unexpected luxury and romance, while the millionaire's wife attempts to retrieve her coat and navigate the resulting social entanglements.
Easy Living was a critical and commercial success upon its release, praised for its sharp wit, sophisticated humor, and breezy pace. It's considered one of the finest screwball comedies of the era, with Jean Arthur delivering a standout performance. Critics lauded its clever script and satisfyingly upbeat conclusion.
Praised for its sharp, witty dialogue and sophisticated screwball comedy.
Jean Arthur's performance is frequently highlighted as a major strength.
Applauded for its fast pace and enjoyable, lighthearted entertainment.
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The film's witty screenplay was co-written by Preston Sturges, who would go on to become one of Hollywood's most celebrated writer-directors, known for films like 'Sullivan's Travels' and 'The Lady Eve'.
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Bad things happen when you throw your wife's expensive new Kolinsky fur coat off a roof. At least, that's the lesson Mr. J.B. Ball learned when he tried it, and all the ensuing mishaps and crazy rumors begin to follow him all over town. T...