Ninotchka (1939) | |
| Director(s) | Ernst Lubitsch |
| Producer(s) | Sidney Franklin (associate uncredited), Ernst Lubitsch (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Top Topics | Jewels, Romance (Comic), Screwball Comedy |
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Ninotchka Overview:
Ninotchka (1939) was a Comedy - Romance Film directed by Ernst Lubitsch and produced by Ernst Lubitsch and Sidney Franklin.
Ninotchka was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1990.
Academy Awards 1939 --- Ceremony Number 12 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actress | Greta Garbo | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Melchior Lengyel | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, Walter Reisch | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Watching 1939: Ninotchka
on Mar 22, 2018 From Comet Over HollywoodIn 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them.?As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, tha... Read full article
Great Films of 1939: “Ninotchka” March 12 at Daystar Center
By Stephen Reginald on Feb 26, 2016 From Classic Movie ManGreat Films of 1939: “Ninotchka” March 12 at Daystar Center Great films of 1939: Ninotchka Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: March 12, 2016 Time: 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Ninotchka (1939) was the movie that proclaimed, ... Read full article
The Essential Films of 1939: Ninotchka
By Amanda Garrett on Dec 8, 2014 From Old Hollywood FilmsThe Film: Garbo laughs in Ninotchka. The Director: Ernst Lubitsch The Stars: Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas and Ina Claire. Source Material: An original story by Melchior Lengyel with an original screenplay by Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett and Walter Reisch. As Count d'Algout (Melvyn Dougl... Read full article
Ninotchka (1939) (2)
By Emily on May 4, 2014 From The Vintage CameoThough romantic comedies have largely fallen out of respect?in mainstream cinema today, there was a time?as has been proved repeatedly throughout the Romantic Comedy Blogathon?when romantic comedies were popular with?both critics?and audiences.?Ninotchka?is a fantastic example of these converging in... Read full article
Ninotchka (1939) (1)
By Beatrice on Jan 4, 2014 From Flickers in TimeNinotchka Directed by Ernst Lubitsch Written by Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, and Walter Reisch based on a story by Melchior Lengyel 1938/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Repeat viewing/ Netflix rental #136 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Porter: Well, that’s my business. Madame. Ninotchka... Read full article
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Quotes from
Leon: It's midnight. Look at the clock, one hand has met the other hand, they kiss. Isn't that wonderful?
Leon: Ninotchka, it's midnight. One half of Paris is making love to the other half.
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Facts about
According to published newspaper reports in the spring of 1939, Spencer Tracy was a leading contender for the role of Leon. William Powell, Robert Montgomery and Cary Grant were also considered for the part.
Ernst Lubitsch only signed on as director after George Cukor decamped for Gone with the Wind. As part of his deal for directing, MGM agreed to make The Shop Around the Corner for Lubitsch afterwards.
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