The Screwball Story

The Thin Man, William Powell & Myrna Loy: an interview with Rob Kozlowski

On the season two finale, I discuss The Thin Man, William Powell, and Myrna Loy with Rob Kozlowski, author of Becoming Nick and Nora: The Thin Man and the Films of Willia

There's Always a Woman (Alexander Hall, 1938)

On this episode I discuss the sleuth comedy, There's Always a Woman (Alexander Hall, 1938) co-starring Melvyn Douglas and Joan Blondell. Resources: James Bawden and Ron

Fred MacMurray: an interview with Charles Tranberg

On this episode I discuss Fred MacMurray's life and career with film historian, Charles Tranberg, author of Fred MacMurray: A Biography (Albany, GA: BearManor Media, 2007

The Egg and I (Chester Erskine, 1947)

On this episode I discuss the romantic comedy, The Egg and I (Erskine, 1947), based on the book of the same name by Betty MacDonald. Resources: Christopher Beach, Class

The Mad Miss Manton (Leigh Jason, 1938): an interview with Cait Liberati

On this episode I'm joined by Cait Liberati to discuss the Barbara Stanwyck-Henry Fonda comedy, The Mad Miss Manton (1938). You can follow Cait on Twitter @caitmarielle

What's Up, Doc? (Peter Bogdanovich, 1972)

On this episode I discuss the 1970s screwball classic, What's Up, Doc? Resources: Roger Ebert, "What's Up, Doc? Review," RogerEbert.com, originally published January 1,

Nothing Sacred (William Wellman, 1937)

On this episode I discuss my favorite Carole Lombard screwball comedy, Nothing Sacred (1937). Resources: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fast-talking Dames & Hawks Women: an interview with Chris Cassingham

On this episode, I am joined by film programmer Chris Cassingham to discuss screwball women in Howard Hawks films. You can find Chris on Twitter @CCassingham. Resources

Bachelor Mother (Garson Kanin, 1939): an interview with Raquel Stecher

On this episode I am joined by film historian and critic Raquel Stecher to discuss Bachelor Mother (1939). You can read more of Raquel's work here: https://www.outofthep

Easy Living (Mitchell Leisen, 1937)

On this episode, I discuss Easy Living (1937). Resources: Stanley Cavell, Pursuits of Happiness (Boston: Harvard University Press, 1981) David Chierichetti, Mitchell L

Carole Lombard - Interview with Carla Valderrama

In the season one finale, I discuss the "Queen" of screwball comedy, Carole Lombard, with This Was Hollywood author, Carla Valderrama. You can follow Carla on Instagram

Hands Across the Table (Mitchell Leisen, 1935)

On this episode I discuss Hands Across the Table (Mitchell Leisen, 1935) starring Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, and Ralph Bellamy. Works Cited: David Chierichetti, Mi

Barbara Stanwyck - Interview with Cait Liberati

On this episode I discuss Barbara Stanwyck's performances in The Lady Eve (Sturges, 1941) and Ball of Fire (Hawks, 1941) with Cait Liberati. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (Preston Sturges, 1944)

On this episode I discuss The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (Preston Sturges, 1944) starring Betty Hutton, Eddie Bracken, William Demarest, and Diana Lynn. Works Cited: Mat

Ernst Lubitsch - Interview with Chris Cassingham

On this episode I chat with film programmer Chris Cassingham about the comedy genius, Ernst Lubitsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Man Godfrey (Gregory La Cava, 1936)

On this episode I discuss the quintessential Depression-era screwball comedy, My Man Godfrey (Gregory La Cava, 1936), starring Carole Lombard, William Powell, Gail Patric

Theodora Goes Wild (Richard Boleslawski, 1936)

On this episode I discuss Theodora Goes Wild (Richard Boleslawski, 1936) starring Irene Dunne and Melvyn Douglas. Works Cited: James Bawden and Ron Miller, Conversation

Libeled Lady (Jack Conway, 1936)

On this episode I discuss Libeled Lady (Jack Conway, 1936) starring Jean Harlow, Myrna Loy, William Powell, and Spencer Tracy. Works Cited: Vincent Canby, "How a 1936 S

Jean Harlow - Interview with Sophia D'Aurelio

On this episode I discuss all things Jean Harlow with historian, Sophia D'Aurelio. You can find Sophia at: Website: https://harlowheaven.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @har

Twentieth Century (Howard Hawks, 1934)

On this episode, I discuss Twentieth Century (Howard Hawks, 1934) starring John Barrymore and Carole Lombard. Works Cited: Elizabeth Kendall, Runaway Bride: Hollywood R