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Come and Get It (1936)

Come and Get It (1936)
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Set in the woodlands of Wisconsin, Come and Get It stars Edward Arnold as a logger-turned-lumber tycoon. In his rise to the top, Arnold loses out on a chance for lasting happiness by spurning earthy dance hall girl (Frances Farmer), who marries his best pal (Walter Brennan) on the rebound. Marrying for position rather than love, Arnold becomes a society leader in Milwaukee. His son (Joel McCrea) falls in love with the daughter of Arnold's first love (Frances Farmer plays both mother and daughter). Himself smitten by the daughter, Arnold battles with his son over the girl's affection, only to be shocked back into his senses when the girl reprimands his son, "Don't hit him! He's an old man!" Based on a novel by Edna Ferber, Come & Get It carries two directorial credits: William Wyler was dismissed early on by producer Sam Goldwyn, and when Howard Hawks took over, it was on the proviso that Wyler be given co-directing billing. For his performance as Edward Arnold's Scandinavian cohort, Walter Brennan won the first-ever "best supporting actor" Oscar. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Edward ArnoldJoel McCrea, (more)
Director(s):
Howard HawksWilliam Wyler, (more)
Format(s):
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Synopsis of Come and Get It

Set in the woodlands of Wisconsin, Come and Get It stars Edward Arnold as a logger-turned-lumber tycoon. In his rise to the top, Arnold loses out on a chance for lasting happiness by spurning earthy dance hall girl (Frances Farmer), who marries his best pal (Walter Brennan) on the rebound. Marrying for position rather than love, Arnold becomes a society leader in Milwaukee. His son (Joel McCrea) falls in love with the daughter of Arnold's first love (Frances Farmer plays both mother and daughter). Himself smitten by the daughter, Arnold battles with his son over the girl's affection, only to be shocked back into his senses when the girl reprimands his son, "Don't hit him! He's an old man!" Based on a novel by Edna Ferber, Come & Get It carries two directorial credits: William Wyler was dismissed early on by producer Sam Goldwyn, and when Howard Hawks took over, it was on the proviso that Wyler be given co-directing billing. For his performance as Edward Arnold's Scandinavian cohort, Walter Brennan won the first-ever "best supporting actor" Oscar. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
99 mins

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Director(s):
Howard HawksWilliam Wyler
Writer(s):
Jane MurfinJules Furthman
Producer(s):
Samuel Goldwyn
Categories:
Action / AdventureRomance
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Benjamin J.

The lumber industry narrative to start the movie was very informative and interesting. I was impressed by Frances Farmer's performance. I had never seen her on screen before. My wife and I give it 2 thumbs up.

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Mark M.

If you are a Francis Farmer fan. This is her best! The movie is appopriate for the year, 1936.

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Richard B.

Exellent old movie. My Grandaddy was a logger in that era in the NW. I don't know where they came up with the logging footage but it was great. Joel McCrea didn't have much of a chance to show his stuff, but he was young then. Edward Arnold was at his best. Walter Brennan a little hokey but still good, and Francis Farmer did an excellent job in her duel role. My wife and I give it 4 stars.

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