Easy Living

1937
Approved
1h 28m

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Jean Arthur, Ray Milland, and Edward Arnold in Easy Living (1937)

Screwball Comedy Slapstick Comedy Romance

When a wealthy banker throws his wife's expensive fur coat off a roof and it lands on the head of a stenographer, everyone assumes she is his mistress and has access to his millions.When a wealthy banker throws his wife's expensive fur coat off a roof and it lands on the head of a stenographer, everyone assumes she is his mistress and has access to his millions.When a wealthy banker throws his wife's expensive fur coat off a roof and it lands on the head of a stenographer, everyone assumes she is his mistress and has access to his millions.

Director
- Mitchell Leisen
Writers
- Preston Sturges
- Vera Caspary
Stars

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7.5/10

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Director
- Mitchell Leisen
Writers
- Preston Sturges
- Vera Caspary
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
It was reported (on American Movie Classics rotation of classic movies, back when they showed uninterrupted classic films) that all of the furs and jewelry used in this film were real and that guards were posted during shooting to ensure that none of the valuables disappeared.

Goofs
During automat free-for-fall, one of the customers drops a tray full of dishes which are clearly attached to the tray; the dishes don't even move when the tray hits the floor.

Quotes
Van Buren: Wherever there's smoke, there must be... somebody smoking.

Crazy credits
Opening credits are shown over a lady applying jewelry, stockings, and perfume.

Alternate versions
There is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, distributed by DNA srl, "NON C'È TEMPO PER L'AMORE (1943) + CHE BELLA VITA! (Un colpo di fortuna, 1937)" (2 Films on a single DVD), re-edited with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.

Connections
Featured in American Masters: Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer (1990)

Soundtracks
Easy Living
(uncredited)
Music by Ralph Rainger
Lyrics by Leo Robin
[main theme of score but not sung]

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9/10

wonderful

This is a classic, with one of the great slapstick scenes of all time (in an automat) and wonderful innuendo and great timing throughout the film. Jean Arthur is a splendid comedienne, just lighting up the screen with a wry innocence, and Ray Milland is perfectly cast as someone a little debonair, a little too bourgeois, but ultimately quite charming. Finally, Edward Arnold is a lot of fun to watch as he chews up the scenery. As a long time fan of Preston Sturges who was quite happy to see "Miracle at Morgan Creek" finally released on DVD, I have to say, it is A CRIME that this little gem isn't available on DVD, just ridiculous.