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Kitty Foyle (1940)

Kitty Foyle (1940)
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Though Ginger Rogers' starring vehicles always turned a profit for RKO Radio, many filmgoers thought of Rogers only in terms of "Fred Astaire's partner." Others considered her a delightful comedienne, but no great shakes as a dramatic actress. Thus it was both a personal and professional triumph when Ms. Rogers walked home with an Oscar for her performance in Kitty Foyle. Based on Christopher Morley's Story of an American Girl, the film, told in flashback, relates the progress of working-girl Kitty Foyle (Ginger Rogers) as she pursues her Cinderella dreams. While employed at a department store, Kitty is wooed by Dennis Morgan, scion of a wealthy Philadelphia family. She flirts with the notion of marrying Morgan for his money, but decides that he's a bit too weak-willed for her tastes. Kitty enters into a romance with poor-but-dedicated doctor James Craig, then does an about-face by accepting Morgan's proposal. She quickly runs afoul of Morgan's snobbish family, who are so tightly bound by centuries-old tradition that Kitty is moved to exclaim "You mean to say you let all those dead people tell you what do?" She walks out on Morgan, then discovers that she's pregnant. Even after the trauma of delivering a stillborn child, Kitty is too proud to go back to Morgan. When true-blue Craig comes back into her life, Kitty, repeating her favorite phrase "By Judas Priest!", decides to forego money for love. Though successful to the tune of an $860,000 profit in 1940, Kitty Foyle seems stilted and over-rehearsed when seen today, save for the refreshing spontaneity of Ginger Rogers' performance. The film's best scene is the opening montage of the American Woman's "progress" once she enters the workplace (an uncredited Heather Angel is the central character in this delightful pantomimic vignette). Featured in the cast of Kitty Foyle is director Sam Wood's daughter Katherine Stevens, better known as K.T. Stevens. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, (more)
Director(s):
Sam Wood
Format(s):
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Synopsis of Kitty Foyle

Though Ginger Rogers' starring vehicles always turned a profit for RKO Radio, many filmgoers thought of Rogers only in terms of "Fred Astaire's partner." Others considered her a delightful comedienne, but no great shakes as a dramatic actress. Thus it was both a personal and professional triumph when Ms. Rogers walked home with an Oscar for her performance in Kitty Foyle. Based on Christopher Morley's Story of an American Girl, the film, told in flashback, relates the progress of working-girl Kitty Foyle (Ginger Rogers) as she pursues her Cinderella dreams. While employed at a department store, Kitty is wooed by Dennis Morgan, scion of a wealthy Philadelphia family. She flirts with the notion of marrying Morgan for his money, but decides that he's a bit too weak-willed for her tastes. Kitty enters into a romance with poor-but-dedicated doctor James Craig, then does an about-face by accepting Morgan's proposal. She quickly runs afoul of Morgan's snobbish family, who are so tightly bound by centuries-old tradition that Kitty is moved to exclaim "You mean to say you let all those dead people tell you what do?" She walks out on Morgan, then discovers that she's pregnant. Even after the trauma of delivering a stillborn child, Kitty is too proud to go back to Morgan. When true-blue Craig comes back into her life, Kitty, repeating her favorite phrase "By Judas Priest!", decides to forego money for love. Though successful to the tune of an $860,000 profit in 1940, Kitty Foyle seems stilted and over-rehearsed when seen today, save for the refreshing spontaneity of Ginger Rogers' performance. The film's best scene is the opening montage of the American Woman's "progress" once she enters the workplace (an uncredited Heather Angel is the central character in this delightful pantomimic vignette). Featured in the cast of Kitty Foyle is director Sam Wood's daughter Katherine Stevens, better known as K.T. Stevens. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
108 mins

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Director(s):
Sam Wood
Writer(s):
Donald Ogden Stewart, Dalton Trumbo
Producer(s):
David Hempstead
Categories:
Romance
Kitty Foyle Awards:
  • 1940 - Film Daily - 10 Best Films
  • 1941 - National Board of Review - Best Acting
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    Jane R.

    On a whim, I asked for Kitty Foyle to be sent to me. What fun! Ginger Rogers was simply great in it. So authentic and sassy. I love the older black and white movies; I love the clever scripts and the interesting way people interacted. I think something has been lost in the last 60 or so years when it comes to human interaction. When you watch these older films, there is something in them that is simple and charming and makes me a little wistful. I loved it alot, and would recommend it as a fun popcorn evening, when you are in the mood to laugh!

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    Patrice J.

    This 1940's story of a young woman wanting to be her own person, but conflicted by the love of a rich man and a poor man, Rogers performance is rich. If you love this era, with it's boxy costumes and vintage cars, etc., be sure and watch this movie.

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    Elizabeth M.

    I love this old movie. The movie spilt from the book in the matter of an out-of-wedlock baby for Miss Foyle and her old boyfriend, Wyn. In the movie, they marry unexpectedly, and his Society family disapproves. Wyn doesn't defend her and the family sets in to maker her over into a specimen they would not be embarrassed to claim as a daughter-in-law. Kitty leaves to go back to her old life as a lowly Irish-blooded store clerk, and then realizes she is pregnant. From there, the story gets sadder and sadder, but it is a must-see for people who like emotional films and like to cry over their DVD players.

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