Peter Morgan (James Stewart) has been sent to New York City to retrieve his womanizing cousin, Keith (James Ellison), and bring him back to their small college town of Old Sharon. He finds Keith in a nightclub, but is unable to convince his love-struck cousin to come with him. However, when Peter me read more
Vivacious Lady
Directed by George Stevens
Written by P.J. Wolfson and Ernest Pagano based on a story by I.A.R. Wylie
1938/USA
RKO Radio Pictures
First viewing Francey: Oh, I couldn’t take the last piece! If it weren’t for the preposterous story, this could have been one of the most delig read more
Vivacious Lady was on my TCM Top Twelve in August, and how fortuitous that Warner Archive ends up releasing it on DVD. I was apprehensive before watching it, considering my less than stellar relationship with Jimmy Stewart, even though I have come around to him of late after Call Northside 777. Vi read more
Vivacious Lady, from director George Stevens and featuring Ginger Rogers and Jimmy Stewart, is a fun and frothy screwball comedy, with a twist. Actually, it’s not a twist – it’s punches and kicks. Rogers is Frances Brent, a sassy nightclub performer who, in a single night, meets, read more
After his cousin Keith (James Ellison) runs off to Manhattan, Peter Morgan, Jr. (James Stewart) is sent after him to bring him home again. Peter finds Keith, all right, but he also finds Francey (Ginger Rogers), a night club singer. It’s love at first sight for Francey and Peter and after read more
Vivacious Lady (1938). Romantic/ comedy. Cast: Ginger Rogers and James Stewart. Produced and directed by George Stevens. The screenplay was written by P.J. Wolfson and Ernest Pagano and adapted from a short story by I. A. R. Wylie. The music score was by Roy Webb. Cinematography by Robert De Gr read more
