The Housekeeper's Daughter (1939) Joan Bennett Adolphe Menjou John Hubbard Comedy Film dir Hal Roach

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Movie opens with a murder involving gangster. Gangster's girl goes to stay with mother. Mother is the housekeeper for upper class family with an attractive son. Family returns early from vacation. Gangster's gang follows girl to house, police follow. Comedy ensues.
The Housekeeper's Daughter is a 1939 comedy film directed and produced by Hal Roach. The film stars Joan Bennett, Adolphe Menjou and John Hubbard. The screenplay was written by Rian James, Gordon Douglas, Jack Jevne and Claude Martin, based on a novel by Donald Henderson Clarke.
It was the film debut of Victor Mature.
(Wikipedia and Imdb)

[@jerrymunroe4089]

I watched the 1960-1970s Tv soap opera Dark Shadows as a teen every single day with the incomparable Joan Bennett. Even though she was an older lady I knew she was somebody special and fell in love with her then. My Mother always told me that she was a Movie star from the past and had a sister who was ALSO an actress. Of course, she found new fame on the TV soap and a new generation of admirers. She was such a beauty and a class act.

[@valerief1231]

I am addicted to these black & white movies, my grandmother, born in 1902 had my mother at the age of 40 years old, so she was in her 60’s when I came along. She loved these old movies along with Perry Mason and the like. I lost her in 1988 and nothing has really been right since. These movies give me a bit of melancholy as I think of my beloved grandma. 👵🏻

[@2degucitas]

I have a similar story, gramma born 1996, died 1984. We were blessed having them in our lives.

[@audreyh3357]

Awww. She was so special to you.🥲 Her presence will always be with you. I wish you comfort.🙏❤️🙏

[@user-rj7lw9jf3h]

Gramma always liked Burns & Allen. 12 o'clock sharp Mon thru Fri. Lost her in '79 3 months before her 100th birthday. I loved herso much, My heart still aches.

[@42kellys]

Oh, dear, I cannot understand what you feel, but I lost my grandma in 1998 ten years later than you did, and nothing has been the same ever since. We used to listen to classical music, folk songs and and gypsy songs as well as watch opera, and all of those things forever remind me of her. She was a wonderful grandma! I lost my grandpa in 1992 and he loved gypsy music and song and folk songs, so that reminds me of him too. We used to watch ice dance, figure skating and I still love watching that and that brings back my grandpa too. I loved them both, maternal and paternal side, my other grandparents I did not know. I feel for you, dearie.

[@miapdx503]

The plot is thin and the men cartoonish...but the gorgeous leading lady puts it over. Joan Bennett was a classic. Her range, playing dramatic roles and comedic timing just as easily set her apart. What a dame! 🌹💕😎👍🏽💯

[@wendybutler1681]

Comfortable in front of the camera. Not like she's acting. No pretenses. Very, very good at her craft. And a truly lovely human being.

[@terry4137]

🪠

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

George E. Stone (born Gerschon Lichtenstein; May 18, 1903 - May 26, 1967) was a Polish-born American character actor in films, radio, and television. This man was one of the best actors of all time and so little recognized for his work. This is probably his greatest role.

[@keithharvey7230]

George was a popular actor and had a great career.

[@DavidRice111]

I loved Stone as "Runt" in the 'Boston Blackie' films. Always fun to watch!

[@Sunny25611]

Excellent comment and I concur.. :)

[@42kellys]

No, he had much bigger roles, I have just read his biography and filmography. He must have been crazy talented to pull off so many different characters in a convincing way! I am looking forward to see him in other films too. Here as the mentally impaired, but sweet and sympathetic murderer who kept killing people with his coffee, he was just a blast! I could not help loving him.

[@stephenrose1343]

What a fun, wise cracking movie and a principle part for "tooth pick Charlie " George E Stone.Thanks for posting.

[@googly1938]

I can watch this movie over and over and never tire. It’s the best.

[@user-ke8st8jc1v]

There are other movies much better than this ,watch them

[@Ourladyrules]

i believe i watched this on your wonderful channel once before.. but due to old age its like brand new again. your channel is a joy to us seniors ❤❤❤❤ and we thank you so much 🎥🥂🧓

[@90FF1]

Great cast. Zany story. Never a dull moment . Of course, Joan Bennett 🥰 Love it. Thank you.

[@bizzybee852]

Great movie with a terrific cast of old Hollywood greats!

[@deerhoda7574]

I believe this movie is the youngest I've seen Victor Mature ❤. Good movie. Clever script.

[@raresilentsandtalkies]

Yes, it was his movie debut 😊

[@gwenniegirl50]

This film was re-released in 1946. By that time Victor Mature had become a “known” actor. His billing (listing) went from 7th to co-starring with Joan Bennett, even though his role was a secondary one. According to IMDb.

[@suzannefarrington4143]

@@winonamassingill7895 These were movies. Kids are probably just as likely to love their parents as ever. Why would you think differently, unless you're spending too much time watching media that feeds into that narrative?

[@user-dg1nw8yc8j]

I've begun to notice that Hal Roach's movies are never a miss. I look forward to searching and watching many more. Please upload more.🤓

[@1LSWilliam]

This terrific screwball comedy will drive away anyone's blues.

[@42kellys]

And make you happy and laugh when you are tired and hot in the summer!

[@jimrader5299]

wonderfully campy. back in the day late syndicated TV ran old movies like this, very silly but entertaining.

[@tinkerbell2675]

Thank you for the share....love this movie.

[@royboy9361]

“Would you like a cup of coffee? I made it just for you.”

[@gwenniegirl50]

Joan Bennett was a natural blonde. She was persuaded to change her hair color to brunette to take on the role of the 1937 movie, Trade Winds. That change lead to more acting roles and greater celebrity. In my opinion, in this movie, she favors the actress, Hedy Lamarr. A bit of trivia - Joan's second husband, Gene Markey, went on to wed Hedy Lamarr after divorcing Joan.

[@kathyh3120]

She was beautiful no matter what her hair color 😊

[@gwenniegirl50]

@@kathyh3120 agreed

[@DelvingEye]

Yes, going brunette *LED to more acting roles. (Lead is a heavy metal.)

[@wendybutler1681]

Her ypung Dark Shadows co-stars had such beautiful things to say about her as a fellow actor and as a human being. Generous, loving, thoughtful and the love and admiration they had for her was obvious in their words and faces. She adored them right back! We hear such awful stories about some of these big stars. Not Joan Bennett. They loved her fiercely.

[@shelleyross3141]

Wow. Men can be predictable no matter what era 😂. Yes Joan and Hedy resembles each other

[@elizabethscott7660]

This is one of my favourite '30's movies. Thank you.

[@kathyh3120]

What a cute movie!!! Great to watch on this gloomy day! Thank you 🌸

[@wendybutler1681]

Aren't these old movies perfect for a gloomy afternoon? Curled up with a cup of tea and the furry creature of your choice, human or otherwise. Mine is a longhaired dachshund named Budlee. He likes popcorn, too!

[@sunnyadams5842]

Or a Late, late night woken up too early while it's still cold and dark.... Me n my 4 furry feline friends 😻😻😻😻😁 So cozy😅

[@jackjones8363]

Hal Roach was largely the reason for the OTT atmosphere! I imagine, at the time, this movie was a welcomed distraction from the looming war in Europe. A kind of forerunner of the British ,Carry On films, but better!

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

🥰Have watched this movie before , will enjoy watching it again . Thank you ❤👍 A good cast 🥰😍🤩👍

[@gwenmarshall9855]

Thank you for posting this. An enjoyable afternoon spent watching it.

[@1LSWilliam]

Easily one of the top ten screwball, or otherwise, comedies of the era. A bit part so well played by the virtually unknown Victor Mature vaulted him into prominence. Adolph Menjou was never better. But the ticking time bomb was tossed by Joan Bennett, who just redined the sultry seductrice. This is a keeper, and i had never heard about it.

[@mjrussell414]

I thought I recognized Victor Mature there.

[@tomatenpaprika6323]

antique thigh jewellery- hearing for the first time

[@jadakowers590]

A real delight!

[@MichaelB-yh3ug]

Wonderful yarn! Thank you 😂

[@user-rh3qb5dz7z]

Liked this well enough. Always enjoy seeing Miss Joan Bennett from 'Dark Shadows' fame. She was easily one of the lovliest ladies from Hollywood's golden age. "Thank you" for up-loading this fun and zany comedy!

[@FernRoses]

‘I know what’s expected’ 🤣

[@keithharvey7230]

Peggy Wood was in Sound of music,mother superior

[@marycatherinerzetelny]

Thank you. Delightful movie! 💜😃

[@southernwanderer7912]

Wonderful, funny movie. I've never seen this oldie before. Thanks.

[@mjrussell414]

Well, that was entertaining if not a little bit darkly bizarre.

[@dulcineadurance1391]

great new film for me ... thank you so much !

[@Sunny25611]

Awesome noir channel and the best one I’ve found on YT! Subscribed ❤

[@wickedmirage]

Loved it! The roof battle was awesome.

[@paulrumney2983]

John Hubbard (underrated comic actor) and brilliant Adolphe Menjou teaming up , also check out their follow up 'Roadshow' another Hal Roach classic. Thanks for posting

[@keithharvey7230]

You couldn't possibly know he was underrated.

[@blacsouljah]

Viva Hal Roach! This film made me laugh so hard I cried, and it had to bring my blood pressure down by several points. 😅Now I can't decide which of Mr. Roach's films is the funniest: "Merrily We Live", "Topper Returns" or this one.

[@Sunny25611]

Agreed! 😂

[@42kellys]

Thanks for the tips now I am going to find these other two movies!

[@blacsouljah]

@@42kellys You'll find each one is a treat.

[@42kellys]

@@blacsouljah l am sure, thanks

[@georgemckoy5837]

More Hal Roach than anythang else...

[@kizpaws]

This was a great movie, enjoyed it very much!

[@gerryhouska2859]

Very enjoyable.

[@patdoyle3686]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 movie a must see 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀so funny😊😊😊😊😊

[@kofegrl]

Hilarious😂❤

[@deerhoda7574]

He's worried about a little piece of throat 😂

[@pipfox7834]

You can't win, she says in an Australian accent I beleive! Ok, now I will have to look up her bio to see where she was born :)

[@lousteinberg5624]

Was cute.....a first for Vic Mature.

[@42kellys]

Hi man, I subscribed, to make 500 001! Gee, to have such a hilarious film under such an unassuming title! I have laughed my head off! It was one of the best comedies I have ever seen! Thank you so much for the upload, you sure made my afternoon great! I just adore old films! So many of them are absolutely wonderful! You search the haystack with a torchlight to find one good film of the modern era, that is, our time, and you just collect the old films any and all, and you have a fair chance that the film just will be good, or great, or amazing, or fantastic! I have hardly found bad or boring old films. Even the clichéd ones are well made, entertaining and watchable! And then, many are just gorgeous! Like this one.

[@randytracy1742]

Plot goes like this: A murder involving a gangster! Gangster’s girl goes to stay with her mother.mother is the no housekeeper for upper-class family with an attractive son-family returns early from vacation.gangster’s girl gang fellows girl to House-police follow-comedy ensues! Victor mature made his film debut in this movie! Hal roach ( who directed) was a genius at making movies 🍿 like this one-love Joan Bennett! She shows her comedic ability in this flick!

[@lindamac7465]

Victor Mature!

[@Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c]

Very entertaining

[@carolswarbrick1722]

Just marvellous, plum tucked great. Loved it 🇬🇧 1:12:09

[@DavidRice111]

@42:36~ Wow! A young Victor Mature!

[@sheilaprior617]

Loved it!

[@user-bw4xh5ow6u]

I guess Lefty (Victor Mature) didn't make it... this is the youngest I have ever seen him! Fun movie.

[@user-kl6rq2sy7n]

Enjoyed it👍

[@curtisbowden5183]

absolutely perfect

[@wardehshamoun1049]

Very nice I love it ❤

[@Kingmasculinity21]

I love gloria staurt and lilian bond great women.

[@1LSWilliam]

Correction. This is the slyest, most outrageous screwball comedy ever!

[@gracereeves5790]

Fabulous!!!

[@user-dg1nw8yc8j]

Adolphe Anjou was so talented diverse actor. I don't hurry to watch him in a dramatic role because, in my opinion, he was born to play comedy roles . I watched him as a supporting acter with Buster Keaton and he was so funny that I spilled a gut. He stole the show.

[@thraciangrapes]

It's called screwball comedy 🤣

[@mojosbigsticks]

A lot of corpses for a comedy!

[@stephanierodriguez3828]

Love

[@martinadarcy781]

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[@FernRoses]

1:13:56 ‘Good Afternoon’

[@ronllewellyn616]

En español por favor gracias

[@glynislouis7331]

Easy to sleep show

[@j.w.2391]

Delightful farce comedy. Rather crazy mixture of Genres and perhaps a slight rip-off of The Front Page, His Girl Friday and Bringing Up Baby. I dont generally think of Joan Bennett as a comedian, but she's great at playing it "straight" rather than "madcap". John Hubbard is trying to play Cary Grant. Interesting to see Broadway star Peggy Wood in a precursor to her great role as "Mama" in I Remember Mama" on Broadway and Television.

[@jakeornot6306]

I disagree with all your comparisons. Even as fictional farce the behavior of the reporter and photographer is despicable, and, even in a farcical fiction, these two guys would be off the newspaper faster than you can say, "hat". in all the films you reference, everyone played their job straight. I also do not see Hubbard as trying to mimic Cary Grant. Interesting what utterly different perspectives one can have on movies - and newspapers. (My father, who was a newspaper photographer in that era, always warned, "Never trust a reporter). I also object to the daughter becoming a "moll." Not with that mother, and given that we're not given a reason why she went to the dark side. It's very peculiar I'm sure it will all work out, but it's rough going.

[@keithharvey7230]

Merrily we live was a zany comedy.Alan Mowbray a funny butler.

[@42kellys]

I disagree. I do not think that John Hubbard was trying to play Cary Grant, at all. And I watch any and all Cary Grant films! It never once came to my mind to think of C.G.

[@rakefet3204]

איזו אכזבה אין תרגום

[@kellylindsey5417]

THE MOST UGLY THING TO DO TO YOUR WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL NURSING MOTHER!!! THIS IS NOT FUNNY FOH!!!! VERY DEGRADING. SHE WAS KNOCK OUT WITH THE CHILDREN. YOU DESERVE TO BE HIGHLY HONOR AND RESPECT!!!

[@keithharvey7230]

George E.Stone is a bore here.

[@user-rg2qt9rn4r]

Wors movie i ever saw.

[@42kellys]

You don't deserve it. 😆

[@choctawcat5676]

Very far fetched !! Stopped watching it.

[@terry4137]

It’s a movie not reality, dear! 🎉

[@42kellys]

Well done! You don't deserve it. 🤭