Alice Adams (1935) Reviews

Alice Adams (1935)
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Katharine Hepburn stars as Booth Tarkington's would-be society belle Alice Adams. The product of a family of modest means, Alice nonetheless dreams of being accepted by the "better people." Luck of luck, she meets well-to-do young Fred MacMurray at a social gathering; he is charmed by her pathetic attempts at putting on airs and accepts her invitation to dine at the Adams home. The meal is a disaster: Alice's parents (Fred Stone and Anne Shoemaker) are obviously way out of MacMurray's league, while the servant (Hattie McDaniel) that the family hired for the occasion shows up drunk and very surly. Alice Adams was the first major directorial assignment for George Stevens, as well as one of the few Katharine Hepburn vehicles of the 1930s to score a hit with the public. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Katharine Hepburn, Fred MacMurray, (more)
Director(s):
George Stevens
Format(s):
DVD
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Susan W.

I'd rate this as a 4 1/2 - 5-star movie. Have no idea how to color in the stars on this site. This was a great movie and very enjoyable to watch. It is somewhat dated, but that is part of the charm. Watch the dinner party scene closely----it is really funny. Fun to see Kate and Fred in their younger years.

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Pamela M.

This is an excellent film about a certain time period in the United States: a time when a woman was expected to marry and marry well --"marry up." Despite being from a family of modest means, Hepburn wishes to better herself by marrying a well-heeled gentleman from a 'good' (financially well off/respectable) family. She pals around with a group of upper-class acquaintances who tolerate her presence but just barely. Hepburn gives a poignant performance as a likeable young woman yearning for the good life. Against all odds, she meets her Prince Charming but happily-ever-after is hardly assured. Good performances from the supporting cast (see Fred MacMurray as the dashing romantic lead in his pre "My Three Sons" days) and don't miss the hilarious and sad dinner party scene featuring Butterfly McQueen as the ill-tempered maid (hired just for the evening).

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Rosye T.

Loved it Katherine was out standing and Now I know about how Fred MacMurray was so popular!!!! Bravo!!

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James S.

A wonderful adaptation, superbly done by first-time director George Stevens, whose special touch makes the dinner-party scene, featuring a very funny Hattie McDaniel, both uproarious and touching. Katharine Hepburn, who sailed to a second Oscar nomination here, was torn between Stevens and William Wyler as her director, a pick that was absolutely right.

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David B.

One of the first movies I saw as a boy, this 1935 classic in black and white, reminded me of our life in the depression years. Great cast.

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Kathleen H.

Great movie; Kathryn Hepburn never did a bad movie. Good story for its time period.

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Glenn G.

Although the movie is somewhat dated, this is still a good movie with good performances by the entire cast.

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Jennifer S.

this is one of my favorite movies that kate done. i give it two thumbs up.

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    Susan W.

    I'd rate this as a 4 1/2 - 5-star movie. Have no idea how to color in the stars on this site. This was a great movie and very enjoyable to watch. It is somewhat dated, but that is part of the charm. Watch the dinner party scene closely----it is really funny. Fun to see Kate and Fred in their younger years.

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    Pamela M.

    This is an excellent film about a certain time period in the United States: a time when a woman was expected to marry and marry well --"marry up." Despite being from a family of modest means, Hepburn wishes to better herself by marrying a well-heeled gentleman from a 'good' (financially well off/respectable) family. She pals around with a group of upper-class acquaintances who tolerate her presence but just barely. Hepburn gives a poignant performance as a likeable young woman yearning for the good life. Against all odds, she meets her Prince Charming but happily-ever-after is hardly assured. Good performances from the supporting cast (see Fred MacMurray as the dashing romantic lead in his pre "My Three Sons" days) and don't miss the hilarious and sad dinner party scene featuring Butterfly McQueen as the ill-tempered maid (hired just for the evening).

    Yes   |   No

     
    Rosye T.

    Loved it Katherine was out standing and Now I know about how Fred MacMurray was so popular!!!! Bravo!!

    Yes   |   No

     
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