Twentieth Century
Seen it?1934 | 91 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for romantics and people who need a good giggle. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. Critics like it more than audiences, which usually means it takes its time or takes risks.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1934: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
A temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 59%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Howard Hawks
- John BarrymoreOscar Jaffe
- Carole LombardLily Garland, formerly Mildred Plotka
- Walter ConnollyOliver Webb
- Roscoe KarnsOwen O'Malley
- Ralph ForbesGeorge Smith
- Charles LaneMax Jacobs
- Etienne GirardotMatthew J. Clark
- Dale FullerSadie
- Edgar KennedyOscar McGonigle
- Billie SewardAnita