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Friday, January 21st, 2011
A Fine Lubitsch
Ernst Lubitsch had no equal when it came to crafting sophisticated comedies. One of the first Hollywood directors known and revered by the public, his “Lubitsch touch” represented the pinnacle of intelligent humor. While not as polished as Lubitsch’s best film (the 1932 Trouble in Paradise), The Merry Widow (1934) still towers over other comedies. [...]