A romantic comedy of its time, shot to the standards of its time... unfortunately not funny. And it's not about an outdated production, but as jokes and a focus on the love line. By comparison, Raising Baby (1938) is a romantic comedy of the same time, but in the film the humor is much better.
So, 1941. The Great Depression is about to end, and World War II has already stopped shipping between the US and Europe. On the "Lady Eve" screen, which features an abundance of tuxedos, evening dresses and a marble staircase, yes, too. The main character is a millionaire. It was filmed during the Great Depression. And in the movie, love quickly begins. In the film reigns Barbara Stanwyck, who embodies a very energetic and strong character. Henry Fonda plays a rich idiot Ivanushka, and he does. He can't handle a snake, let alone a woman. In my opinion, it was more of a vanilla story than a comedy.
Something catches your attention in the film. A woman, of course, jokingly lists her lovers before marriage. Bold humor for its time. It seems that the creators tried to cross a certain line. In addition, the film is a lot of drink, and the father of the protagonist became a millionaire on alcohol. And ten years have passed since the abolition of prohibition, and the topic of alcohol is revealed. It's hard to say why that accent. It is not clear that the authors condemn the use. It may even be a protest against the old order. And yes, the card trick was used a decade earlier in this movie than in others.