L'or et la chair

Titre original : The Toast of New York

NOTE IMDb

MA NOTE

Cary Grant, Frances Farmer, Edward Arnold, and Jack Oakie in L'or et la chair (1937)

Period Drama Tragic Romance Biography Comedy Drama History Romance War

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueNotorious robber baron financier Jim Fisk, who makes and loses fortunes, tries to corner the gold market as well as the heart of a beautiful actress.Notorious robber baron financier Jim Fisk, who makes and loses fortunes, tries to corner the gold market as well as the heart of a beautiful actress.Notorious robber baron financier Jim Fisk, who makes and loses fortunes, tries to corner the gold market as well as the heart of a beautiful actress.

Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro

NOTE IMDb

6,3/10

1,2 k

MA NOTE

Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro

Anecdotes
Both Fisk and his partner Ned Stokes (called Nick Boyd in the movie) were married but competed for the affections of showgirl Josie Mansfield. In real life she was a world-wise dark-haired, full-figured woman who bore little resemblance to the innocent, apple-cheeked blonde sincerity of Francis Farmer. Stokes and Mansfield blackmailed Fisk, and Stokes shot Fisk to death in 1872. Although the dying Fisk named Stokes as his murderer, he only served four years of a six year term for manslaughter.

Gaffes
After the photographer's first attempt to take the picture is ruined by being over-exposed, he fails to change the plate before taking the second one.

Citations
Josie Mansfield: [Referring to Mlle. Fleurique's dress] But these are her clothes. It's stealing.
James 'Jim' Fisk Jr.: Only little people call it stealing. Big people call it borrowing.

Connexions
Edited from Dixiana (1930)

Bandes originales
The First Time I Saw You
(1937)
Music by Nathaniel Shilkret
Lyrics by Allie Wrubel
Played during the opening credits
Played on a harp and sung by Frances Farmer (uncredited)
Played often in background as a leitmotif for scenes with Josie and Nick

Avis des utilisateurs23

Commenter

Commentaire à la une

8/10

One of the few movies where Cary Grant did not have top billing.

This is a movie that was probably great in its time, but would be viewed as a real oddball today. I bought the video because I am a great Frances Farmer fan; she is absulutely beautiful in it. The other stars- Arnold, Grant and Oakie are also excellent in their roles. This is probably one of the very few movies where Cary Grant was not the top star and did not get top billing. The story is a little farsical and somewhat overacted, but is still very entertaining. Three of the supporting actors- Donald Meek, Clarence Kolb and Billy Gilbert- are also interesting to see.