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6.4/10
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Texan debutante Valentine Ransome tries to reform a bankrupt playboy.Texan debutante Valentine Ransome tries to reform a bankrupt playboy.Texan debutante Valentine Ransome tries to reform a bankrupt playboy.
Bobby Barber
- Window Washer
- (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
- Clarence
- (uncredited)
Harold Goodwin
- Joe
- (uncredited)
George Irving
- Receivership Hearing Judge
- (uncredited)
Maxine Jennings
- Wedding Guest
- (uncredited)
Ruth Jennings
- Bridesmaid
- (uncredited)
Edward LeSaint
- Receivership Hearing Member
- (uncredited)
Edmund Mortimer
- Man in Waiting Room
- (uncredited)
Tom Ricketts
- Receivership Hearing Member
- (uncredited)
Leona Roberts
- Ada
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Valentine and Jonathan are wearing boxing gloves and sparring around, it's obvious that Jonathan is not Herbert Marshall but instead is his stand-in. Marshall lost a leg in World War I and had an artificial leg for the rest of his life. The artificial leg caused him great pain and severely restricted his movements. Careful observation of his performances shows that he rarely stands for long periods of time and spends considerable time sitting or leaning against objects.
- GoofsAlthough Barbara Stanwyck's character is supposed to be a life-long Texan, she makes no attempt to mask her Brooklyn accent.
- Quotes
Valentine Ransome: Four score and twenty years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Carol Wallace: She knows the Constitution!
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits are shown on a China serving platter, to go along with the movie's title, Breakfast for Two.
- ConnectionsReferences The Virginian (1929)
Featured review
Watched this 1937 comedy recently on Turner Classic Movies and laughed (out loud) harder than I have in a long while. That's saying something, as I am usually one of those "just smile when something is funny" type of people (those of you like me know what I mean ;)).
Although I am a fan of Stanwyck and Marshall, the incomparable character performances of Eric Blore (the Valet - "Butch") and Donald Meek (the Judge) STOLE the show. I am still laughing as I remember.
You may not remember the names of Blore and Meek, but if you have watched (practically) ANY movie from the 20's, 30's or 40's, you will recognize their faces (usually as butlers, bankers, judges, or valets --combined - the two were in over 200 films in those 30 years!)
As previous reviewers have said, this movie is pure fun, lite comedy, with some of our most loved actors - worth the watch and GUARANTEED for a belly laugh!
Although I am a fan of Stanwyck and Marshall, the incomparable character performances of Eric Blore (the Valet - "Butch") and Donald Meek (the Judge) STOLE the show. I am still laughing as I remember.
You may not remember the names of Blore and Meek, but if you have watched (practically) ANY movie from the 20's, 30's or 40's, you will recognize their faces (usually as butlers, bankers, judges, or valets --combined - the two were in over 200 films in those 30 years!)
As previous reviewers have said, this movie is pure fun, lite comedy, with some of our most loved actors - worth the watch and GUARANTEED for a belly laugh!
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 7 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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