Man-Proof

Man-Proof

Director: Richard Thorpe Cast: Franz Waxman
Franz Waxman
, Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy
, Walter Pidgeon
Walter Pidgeon
, Franchot Tone
Franchot Tone
Richard Thorpe
Man-Proof

Man-Proof

Director: Richard Thorpe Cast: Franz Waxman
Franz Waxman
, Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy
, Walter Pidgeon
Walter Pidgeon
, Franchot Tone
Franchot Tone
Richard Thorpe

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Overview

Based upon the book The Four Marys, by Fanny Heaslip Lea, Man-Proof involves members of the smart and sophisticated set of Manhattan, circa 1938. Mimi Swift (Myrna Loy), the daughter of a successful romance novelist, is having no luck in getting the man she loves. Although she has made her interest very clear to Alan Wythe (Walter Pidgeon), he is more concerned with marrying someone who can support him. Still, Mimi is unprepared for the shock of discovering that Alan is engaged to her wealthy friend Elizabeth Kent (Rosalind Russell) -- and even more unprepared when they want her to suffer through the ceremony firsthand, as a bridesmaid. Ever the lady, Mimi forces herself to attend the wedding and attempts to put up a good front; unfortunately, she takes a little too much advantage of the free flowing champagne, with the result that she lets Alan know that she hasn't given up on him. While Alan and Elizabeth are on their honeymoon, Mimi becomes involved with Jimmy Kilmartin (Franchot Tone), an illustrator at the New York Chronicle. After the honeymooners return, Mimi tries to accept the fact that Alan is Elizabeth's, but she just can't and lets Elizabeth know that things will never be the same. For his part, Alan seems to want to have his cake and eat it, too, and indicates to Mimi that perhaps something can be worked out. As they are talking, Elizabeth enters, puts two-and-two together and tells Alan she knows he only married her for her money and suggests they get a divorce. Eventually, Elizabeth takes Alan back and Mimi suddenly realizes that there is more to Jimmy than she had previously observed -- and more than enough to make her happily forget about Alan.

Product Details

Release Date: 10/27/2015
UPC: 0888574295226
Original Release: 1938
Rating: NR
Source: Warner Archives
Presentation: [B&W]
Language: English
Time: 1:15:00
Sales rank: 47,354

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Myrna Loy Mimi Swift
Walter Pidgeon Alan Wythe
Franchot Tone Jimmy Kilmartin
Rosalind Russell Elizabeth Kent
Rita Johnson Florence
Nana Bryant Meg Swift
Ruth Hussey Jane
Leonard Penn Bob
John Miljan Tommy Gaunt
William Stack Minister
Oscar O'Shea Gus, the Bartender
Marie Blake Telephone Girl
Dan Tobey Fight Announcer
Aileen Pringle Woman
Grace Hayle Woman
Laura Treadwell Woman
Mary Howard Girl
Frances Reid Girl
Betty Blythe Country Club Woman
Dorothy Vaughan Matron
Claude King Man at Party
Joyce Compton Guest
Francis X. Bushman Jr. Young Man at Fight
Gwen Lee Girl at Fight
Jack Norton Drunk at Fight
May Beatty Landlady
George Chandler Actor
Irving Bacon Drug Clerk

Technical Credits
Richard Thorpe Director
John Hoffman Special Effects
Louis D. Lighton Producer
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