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Episode 191 - To Be Or Not To Be

February 06, 2021 by Matthew Johnson in drama, action, comedy, historical

Masterfully directed by Ernst Lubitsch, "To Be Or Not To Be" successfully rides a fine line between satire, comedy, drama, romance and action. The script, written by Melchior Lengyel and Edwin Justus Mayer is one of the best in all of film. It stars Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack, Felix Bressart, Lionel Atwill, Stanley Ridges, Sig Ruman, Tom Dugan and many more excellent actors. The movie feels timely while at the same time as presenting scenes that feel almost documentary and historical. It's an excellent movie and we highly recommend it.

Here’s a link to the IMDB page for “To Be Or Not To Be”

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February 06, 2021 /Matthew Johnson
carole lombard, edwin justus mayer, ernst lubitsch, felix bressart, jack benny, lionel atwill, melchior lengyel, robert stack, sig ruman, stanley ridges
drama, action, comedy, historical
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