The More the Merrier (1943) Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Charles Coburn

[@peterzang]

This was parents’ era. I’m nostalgic for a time I never lived in. The movie is so witty and smart and charming. Lovely stuff

[@Vic-xg2kc]

Just watched this masterpiece again. Fell in love with Jean Arthur the first time I saw her years ago and now I'm older I can appreciate her and the other actors on a whole new set of levels. But I'm still in love with her. Which actress ever can cry so adorably and make us feel her pain so beautifully. This really is a wonderful work of art from all departments and should be preserved forever. Thank you, you lovely people....

[@deanronson6331]

A masterpiece? A work of art? Corny jokes and gags of the worst kind. You forgot that you had already expressed your exhilaration about this POC three months before.

[@alandhopewell]

I saw her first.

[@roxannsinchek2644]

I started watching old movies after I had hip replacement surgery, this is 1 of my all time favorites!!!

[@itsalwaysnow4098]

Jean Arthur is one of favourite actors. Every one of her movies is a masterpiece.She pours her heart into every performance.

[@floydswydan6507]

How in the world can 14 people give this movie a thumbs down? It is absolutely great! Thank you for sharing.

[@DavidRice111]

Floyd~ those "downers" are merely a sign of the degeneration of our times. Get used to it!

[@GavinGardner2004]

I love this movie too. This movie shouldn’t be hated. There’s this kid named sidarth who hated this movie while he just judged it because its b/w.

[@denisecarnes5456]

I totally agree. Lovely movie!

[@stevengrotte2987]

There are now 51 thumbs down, mine has always been a thumbs up for the over half a dozen times I have seen it.

[@sandrakennedy3527]

I think it is a wonderful movie. One of my favorites.

[@Vic-xg2kc]

One has to watch an awful pile of films to stumble across the masterpieces and when you get to this BRILLIANT example of the art it leaves you yearning for more please. The gorgeous unique Jean Arthur shines the whole way through. Charles Coburn was a magnificent character actor with his comedic touch and Joel McCrea never really fails to match the level of performance. The writing is superb, the direction sublime, the photography excellent and the tongue in cheek humour is sharp as a pin. Love it. Love it. Love it. Absolutely Brilliant!!!! These days we seem to have lost the knack...

[@carazy-wb5yk]

Not if you know what you are looking for First few minutes are critical And so is the charm of the characters played by actors with character... It's not big names that make the films great I came for Charles a likeable actor ... I have seen this before but it's worth another look....

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

@Vic- We have indeed lost the knack. But you are so right. One of the best films ever made.

[@sandrayow7578]

One of the most well acted comedy -romance movies of that era- in my opinion. Jean Arthur , Joel McCrae and Charles Coburn were truly great actors and this is certainly proof of their comedic talent.

[@kristiaspight332]

I'm glad that I couldn't sleep and I found this gem!! It was great from start to finish!!! Excellent cast and writing!! Funny, romantic, great chemistry❤❤❤. Jean Arthur is 43 and gorgeous!!!

[@tracy85777]

I can watch this movie over and over. It's great every time.

[@kenlorriskelton717]

I do watch this movie over and over.

[@GrumpyYank26]

I bought it too and even watch it here late at night. The street scene is sexier than anything these days. Lord.

[@BubbafromSapperton]

It's one of the best ever eh 🤗

[@marithmarith9310]

I think there was later a remake in 1966, Walk don't Run with Cary Grant in the role of Charles Coburn. I saw it in the first two scenes......Cary's last movie, afther 72 movies he stopped. This is a nice version too....!!! 😊👍🏻

[@lolee1234]

It's my go-to to lift my spirits. It is so amusing and witty.

[@paulakpacente]

I have been an old movie buff for about 54 years. Someone mentioned this on a site on Facebook. I'm so glad they did, because my husband and I watched this. We found it throughly enjoyable. Thanks to whoever posted this!

[@peterzang]

Sounds like a dream date

[@Ourladyrules]

Atta girl, i was raised on old movies, all my life i loved them. now in my old age i love em even more. you and hubby keep on enjoying them. cheers 🥂🧓

[@Angie-GoneSoon]

Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead! Haha.. love it!!

[@onmydignal]

No woman could perform her character as well as Jean Arthur. She was kind, feminine, lovely ... perfect.

[@raymondbowersock8748]

Thank you so much for sharing this. These old movies are so entertaining to watch. I am forced to live on SSDI and cannot afford to pay for any television programming. TCM was something I enjoyed so much. Jean Arthur is so entertaining. Again, Thank You!

[@DateTwoRelate]

A five-star film with a starring three that go together like ham, eggs, and toast! And I don't give compliments easily! No one could deadpan better than McCrea and make you howl with laughter. Why? Don't know really.

[@cristineconnell7803]

He cracks me up, & he doesn't need to do much! Lol very talented!

[@josephkahuma1674]

I am 13 minutes in and i think this is one of the best movies i have ever seen!

[@steplumpkin5432]

C. COBURN, WON ACADEMY AWARD, FOR HIS PERFORMANCE. THANK 1MILL. UPLOADER!!!!!!

[@debedwards1717]

I love this movie so much. It's an absolute classic. 👍💖

[@josephbenne3798]

I totally agree with you Deb, one of my favorites! Jean Arthur, Joel McCrae, and Charles Coburn had the perfect chemistry... You have good taste...

[@amyd6700]

This was one of my dad's favorite movies. Having lost him a few years ago, it's nice to be able to watch it again and think of him.

[@josephbenne8686]

Thank you Joanne K for making this movie available for our viewing pleasure. This movie is among my favorites from the classic movie era... Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea are also among my favorites among the great actors of all time... let us not underestimate Charles Coburn... a great gem of the classic character actors... My father told he actually met Joel McCrea, while on leave during his time with the Navy in WWII... true story.... recently passed away at age 95. Jean Arthur was a classic and natural beauty... and I agree that the "flirting scene" on the steps with Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea is indeed one of the most sensual and sexiest scenes in any movie... great chemistry between Jean and Joel.

[@noracrum1707]

I agree! 😘 its just so sexy and done in a tasteful manner. And the chemistry are just awesome 🤗😘 I love it so much I put this on my top of the list favorite old movies .

[@teenabrunk83]

It’s classic it should be watched by everyone at least once. A Hollywood Gem.

[@kathyjohnsen165]

I have watched this movie a half dozen times, and enjoy it more each time. Jean, Charles, and Joel are amazing and funny together. Charles is a hoot as the fairy godfather. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@williams3631]

This must be the eighth time I've watched this movie, at least. Jean was one of a kind, always loved her, and have seen many of her movies. Her performance in "You can't take it with you" is my favorite !

[@darlenefirth3408]

The story was well written with some of my favorite actors, so you know I'm going to watch it again. I just wish they had been born at a later date and were still around.

[@kenowens9021]

The actors were great, but Charles Coburn stole the movie.

[@cathyclose3698]

Love, love, love this movie! The acting was superb!

[@michellemcmillin590]

This is probably one of my favorite movies … if not my actual favorite!! I absolutely adore it!!!

[@debbabbit5823]

My all-time favorite movie. So FUNNY. I've seen it 15 times at least. I'm not tired of it yet.

[@markgillis2970]

Great cast of characters make up this throughly entertaining comedy. A young Joel, an adorable Jean. And the unmistakable, likable Charles ! Every movie of all three actors is an entertaining must watch !

[@teresacarosella7624]

Jean Arthur is a wonderful but underrated comedienne. She has always been one of my favorites and the rest of the cast are top notch too

[@lolee1234]

This movie was made during a time of innocent romance. I love how Jean offers Coburn a lift in the morning, then goes out to an already cramped VW-type beetle. Where would he fit? 😅 There are too many laughs to absorb. Thanks for uploading.

[@LeonAllanDavis]

Not a Beetle, I'm afraid. Adolf Hitler and Ferdinand Porsche were still developing it. Volkswagen. The "people's car". This was a Fiat Topolino. Cute and rare at the time.

[@scottwalker145]

I love how she stumbles through her lines... Stutters, starts over. She is great.

[@martentrudeau6948]

That movie has a lot of class, it's hard to beat that!

[@askwhytheyarenottellingyou3589]

Wow, what a great film. I am 65 and have just discovered this lady, Jean Arthur. Maybe there is more to come.

[@BoBo-ti6jh]

At your age you have just discovered Jean Arthur. You should be ashamed of yourself!

[@GrumpyYank26]

Hey! Be nice. I wish I had just discovered her! Think of all the movies I would be watching for the first time! I love The Talk of the Town and Mr Smith Goes To Washington.. Have fun!

[@BoBo-ti6jh]

@@GrumpyYank26 Yes, she made great films. I recently read her biography and she was very private about her life so that may be why some people are now discovering her. Better late than never.

[@monicaurschitz4675]

@@GrumpyYank26 Yes and Too Many Husbands as well! Love Jean Arthur!🙂

[@42kellys]

@@BoBo-ti6jh Why? Sometimes, one just discovers the greatest talents late. I was 50 when l really discovered Mifune Toshiro one of the greatest cinema artists of actors of all time!

[@NoirFan84]

There were few directors that could move between genres & make great films in pretty much every one but George Stevens was one of the best examples of a director who done it excellently. Melodrama, Western, Musical, Biopic, Comedy etc., - he made some of the great classics of them all.

[@gtlfb]

This movie has that most elusive quality - charm. So many lovely moments. I read that Joel McCrea, too old to serve in WWII, refused to make any movies that would put him in uniform.

[@richardlake5116]

What a wonderful movie and oh what a wonderful cast,. loved it and keep them coming , thanks for the post

[@GUNMETALGUYUSA]

Joel McCrea a Movie Star in every sense of the word.

[@zeldasmith6154]

Amen, Gun Metal Guy. He is perfection.

[@jimconaty6218]

Charles Coburn was a fantastic character and actor. They don't have actors of his caliber anymore.

[@GavinGardner2004]

Charles Coburn is a great actor. He’s in lots of good movies like this movie, The Devil and Miss Jones and other good movies.

[@deannaadkins6092]

You are right. I love him and her too.

[@omagosh5137]

Nowadays everyone wants to be a star. The character actors like Coburn always add the pinch and spice to the story. Love Jean Arthur and Joel Macrae together. Love this movie!

[@gwenniegirl50]

I love the actor’s individually and together definitely a triple treat.

[@pamellasmith2503]

Second time to watch in months , the old movies bring me back of the wonderful days gone by ❤️

[@joanne1600]

I just think it’s so funny when he accidentally flings the pants out the window and then can’t find them again.

[@stuartjenkins6673]

Brilliant film never tire of watching

[@romiethrockmorton134]

An all time favorite of mine !

[@Concetta20]

On of my favorite movies!

[@yvonnemoore1128]

My second time watching this movie and it wont be my last! Great movie.

[@cathy6552]

This movie is brilliant .. Laughed a lot love Charles Coburn he has spunk - happy Easter all 🌻

[@speedviper47]

I have this recorded on my DVR. Watched it last week and watching it again now! Very funny! Love it!

[@cathy6552]

@@speedviper47 Isn't it just a gem :-)

[@friguy4444]

Everything about this movie is just awesome. But it's even more than most other great old movies in that when other movies would just end when the couple is obviously getting together this one gives us a full wonderful ending with a very cute and detailed happy ending!

[@DavidRice111]

What a delightful film, with a perfect cast! Glad I clicked!

[@leonorebaulch6251]

This was marvellously funny and sweet....I saw it many years ago and never forgot the love scene on the steps....so seductive and loving....thank you for showing it again!

[@michaelmcdonagh5104]

" What are you gawking at? "

[@42kellys]

And what are you?

[@michaelmcdonagh5104]

If memory serves --that''s what Jean Arthur says to Joel McCrea in one of American director George Stevens' comic masterpieces The More The Merrier... here.

[@333-u9o]

Thank you so much for the wonderful upload 🎥🖤

[@jamesdrynan]

Coburn is like the fairy godfather, bringing the two together. Joel's roving hands and Jean's discrete blocking technique is a wonderful scene. And the ending, of course, is what everybody wants..." and they lived happily ever after! "

[@artivism4068]

describe the blocking technique

[@honordefon610]

Thanks just like telling everyone the wizard of oz is not a real wizard... Spoil many films do you.... You should write for rotten tomatoes....

[@mbellizia75]

@@honordefon610 if you read the comments before finishing the movie, you're kinda asking for it , really,.

[@GavinGardner2004]

Charles Coburn and Jean Arthur are such great actors! I love them both.

[@richardlake5116]

Great fun movie 🍿 thanks much for the post

[@neuterspadeyourpets.6201]

My favorite movie. Thank you for the upload. 😃

[@BubbafromSapperton]

My girlfriend died suddenly a while-back, she bore a striking resemblance to Jean at this age even the lispiness, watching some of these movies seems to be comforting... have to say all-dolled-up our girl looks fine indeed in this one, her clothes are so nice too...

[@jrandalllund]

Miles Campbell I’m so sorry to hear you lost your girlfriend. My Dad (at 103) lost my Mom and he loved Jean Arthur’s voice because it reminded him of her’s. Thank Heaven for the comedy masters who comfort us.

[@wrybreadspread]

Condolences, mon ami.

[@BubbafromSapperton]

@@jrandalllund Hi, a year later thanks so-much for the reply. KZbin brought me this me back and yeah, just like with your dad Jean just had that something that could make both a young and old man smile... xo

[@BubbafromSapperton]

@@wrybreadspread Thank-you xo

[@wrybreadspread]

@@BubbafromSapperton You've most welcome. If I may...a cinematic recommendation...a particular Jean Arthur movie...The Talk Of The Town...costarring Cary Grant and Ronald Colman. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2KsY4efbpyan68

[@anamariapenilla8925]

I really enjoyed this classic movie.

[@williamsnyder5616]

This was George Stevens' final film of a three-picture deal with Columbia Pictures. The studio was just starting to become a great studio, mostly due to the work of Frank Capra. Studio chief Harry Cohn had just lost Capra to free agency and wanted desperately to find a new star director. Cohn was a notoriously ill-mannered boss who just happened to be a great producer. So, when he approached Stevens with a deal , Stevens agreed, except that Cohn had to agree not to visit the set at any time. Stevens delivered three classics to Cohn: "Penny Serenade," "The Talk of the Town and "The More the Merrier" before heading to the Army to shoot the war.

[@gregb2092]

I love this movie. Saw it first long time ago on late late night TV and have never forgotten it.

[@stevengrotte2987]

I have sen this at least half a dozen times, I always enjoy it. THANK YOU.

[@stevengrotte2987]

Darn typos sen needs another e

[@John-sk8cm]

I can't thank you enough Joanne for uploading this. I'm having to downsize & am trying to find online versions of the VHS copies I own. Thanks to you I can donate my tape while still enjoying this piece of movie magic. God bless you. 🍿🤗💓 🎥

[@reeritz1280]

This is without a doubt the best movie Jean Author & Joel McCray ever made...but the star who steals the show is Charles Coburn~5 stars!

[@anamariapenilla8925]

I love Jean's outfits so stylist so pretty

[@bettymiller1929]

This is my top favorite movie of all time.... I was so surprised that I found it that I subscribed to your channel... thx

[@pamcarson1180]

One of my all time favorite movies. Laugh out loud funny.

[@LibraAllWoman]

Yes. It is, DEFINITELY, Laugh Out Loud, Funny.

[@neuterspadeyourpets.6201]

My all time number 1 comedy 🎭 ever. A perfect movie.

[@jomic9060]

"c'mon ill show u the schedule". "what schedule"? "for the steeplechase in the morning"!

[@MrForttunate]

what a great line . i tell people all the time , it's great writing that's missing from the movies today .

[@gregfieg482]

Sparkling dialog as fresh today as it was 70 years ago. So lively! So clever. As a native of upstate New York, I find it ironic that Plattsburgh, where I have often visited, is the closest I'll ever be to the beautiful Jean Arthur. Ironically she and Joel McRae were something like 40 when this movie was made.

[@davewhiteside6698]

Jean Arthur. She'll always have a special place in my heart

[@aresee8208]

When I was a kid in the late 60s, my mother attended Vassar College. And Jean Arthur was a teacher there at the time . (Famously, she had Meryl Streep as a student.) My mother saw Jean Arthur there and, unlike a lot of the younger students, actually recognized her and knew who she was.

[@42kellys]

WoW! What an amazing experience! I am sure she was wonderful as a person. How lucky your mummy was! But how come she was a teacher in that college?

[@aresee8208]

@@42kellys This is from a 2014 article in the Poughkeepsie Journal: “Jean arrived at Vassar in 1968,” recalled Evert Sprinchorn, former head of the drama department at the historic Poughkeepsie college. “The dean of the arts college met her on an ocean liner during a transatlantic crossing and the two stuck up a friendship. Jean was going through a difficult period and I believe the dean created the position for her.”

[@aresee8208]

PS In 1968, Vassar was a women-only liberal arts college. It was one of the famous so-called Seven Sisters, prestigeous women's colleges in the northeast US, akin to the then Men-only Ivy League of prestigeous northeast men's colleges. Vassar went coeducational in 1970. (Nowadays, only 5 of the Seven Sisters are still women-only.)

[@42kellys]

@@aresee8208 thank you for this informative addition on Vassar's college

[@42kellys]

@@aresee8208 how wonderful, thank you for this information.

[@monicaclark9581]

First time I have taken the time to see it. Thank you for sharing it with us all. Usually I watch Joel McCrea in Westerns, and didnt think I'd like the movie. But thoroughly enjoy the whole thing. 😀

[@kathy2trips]

Such a fun movie! Thank you for posting!

[@TemperTemper...]

What a great movie and how can't you like Charles Coburn...

[@NoirFan84]

You can dislike him very easily in Kings Row.

[@williamsnyder5616]

Coburn won te Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this film. He beat out Claude Rains in "Casablanca" for the honor.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

I learned that many programs get a thumbs down by others who have their own channel, they want to move up and they try to put others down. Greed and jealousy I guess, hard to understand. But it explains why there's 53 thumbs down. This picture is a gem.

[@scotnick59]

Jean received her only AA nomination for her work in this one.

[@keepkeepingon6386]

❤️ this movie. Every scene is so enjoyable. I wish it was in color bec i would love to see Jean Arthur’s outfits and that cute apartment. Thank you so much for the upload.💖🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍💐💐

[@tyrander1652]

This is much better than the Cary Grant version. It is unfortunate that one had to be his last movie.

[@kendavid4386]

I HAVE WATCHED THIS MOVIE SO MANY TIMES,AND IT NEVER GETS OLD.

[@mauricestanley6859]

Very sweet, funny. Lovely actors.

[@kenowens9021]

The tall FBI agent, Bruce Bennett, lived to be 100 years of age.

[@elaineproffitt1032]

This is a wonderful movie! Thanks!!

[@lillygardens1]

Now that made my heart happy. ❤️❤️😊😊

[@LibraAllWoman]

Mine, too. 😊

[@CareelBay]

This reminds me a lot of another film called "Walk, Don't Run", which had Cary Grant in the Charles Coburn role, Samantha Eggar in the Jean Arthur role and Jim Hutton in the Joel McCrea role. Very similar premise. Love both films.

[@jesusfernandezgarcia9449]

Is a version of this.

[@bernardkroeger4045]

The unusual little car Connie's friends drive is a 1936 Fiat 500A Topolino. 'Topolino' means 'little mouse' in Italian, and the car was very rare in the USA. www.imdb.com/title/tt0036172/trivia In 1938 and 1939 the Topolino sold 434 units in the United States, making it the best-selling foreign imported car!

[@mariarooney6262]

Remember the mouse on the Ed Sullivan show. His name was Topogigio.

[@kenowens9021]

Amazing that she was 43 years of age here.

[@wrybreadspread]

Wow. "Amazing" is an understatement.

[@MOGGS1942]

Yes indeed. Hard to believe she was born in 1900. What a gorgeous woman she was.

[@kenshiloh]

I wondered, because, 9 years later, she looked much, much older in the movie, "Shane."

[@kelleyd4373]

WoW!!!

[@gailjarvis2592]

Lovely figure and when they let her look natural - like in the roof-top sunning scene with her own hair - she looked fabulous. But the close-ups do reveal hidden lines around her eyes - and that Harpo Marx hairdo was too much! They kept changing the wig top. - Cartoon-ish hairstyle. I think extreme sun exposure does that - ages you. She did look so aged in her last film "Shane" - in fact, too old for the male actors. She had a sad life in the end.

[@judywilkerson8682]

One of the best and I've watched this several times.I love this movie!

[@speedviper47]

Charles Coburn should have gotten a best supporting actor for his role in this movie!

[@barty8980]

He did, he won that exact Academy Award!

[@MichaelGunner123]

He DID JUST THAT!!!

[@kenowens9021]

Cary Grant's last movie Walk Don't Run is a takeoff on this. It was fun to see but this movie was extremely funny and fun to watch. Much better than the other one.

[@MichaelGunner123]

What a bonus! AVAIL to view on KZbin FREE! Luv this film.

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

I bet these 3 actors had a really hard time keeping a straight face during the filming of this movie! 😆😅😂

[@LibraAllWoman]

NO WONDER, this was an Academy Award winner! GREAT MOVIE! 😀

[@madamzajj980]

Only nominated, not awarded.

[@mariarooney6262]

The schedule part was amazing. 😂

[@marvinabigby6801]

I saw this movie a few years ago. I really enjoyed it thanks for posting

[@diontaedaughtry974]

I would rather sleep in a tent than to stay and follow that morning schedule ⛺😂. Great movie 👍👍

[@sherrihinton8567]

I love this movie. Flawless

[@mikeholmes5824]

I would marry this version of Jean Arthur right this very minute.

[@jselectronics8215]

@@ronratcliffe2219 I don't think she ever married.

[@jselectronics8215]

@@ronratcliffe2219 Thanks, for some reason I thought not. Yeah, she looked great at 43. I saw Robert Osborn interview Joel McCray about the love scene on the steps. He said he copped a feel.

[@DavidRice111]

Who, in our stinkin world of today, wouldn't? She represents an era long gone. Today's "women" are more like men with their tattoos, and lets not even talk about their blue hair.

[@jparker59able]

Love Charles Coburn. Thoroughly entertaining film.

[@robdonut66]

"How could this be? I only introduced you him to you tonight!"

[@stellamartin1145]

Absolutely love this movie! I must watch this at least once a year ❤️

[@TonyGalla-kw4hw]

I saw this years ago. It should be considered predictable and with a formula script. But it's not. It's just an amazing movie that makes you feel wonderful because of the three actors in this film. It's a jewel of a movie.

[@kathyjones5085]

Charles Coburn is so funny! 😂 I first saw him in the movie Louisa starring Ronald Reagan. That movie was so funny I bought the dvd. This movie is in my shopping cart on Amazon. I'm looking for other movies he is in because he makes me laugh. 😂

[@RanBlakePiano]

A delight. Thank you joanne. Usually I chase film noir but this fab !