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No Time for Comedy

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Small-town writer Gaylord Esterbrook (James Stewart) makes it on Broadway when he writes a humorous play about wealthy socialites. There, he eventually marries the play's star, Linda Paige (Rosalind Russell), and pens several more popular comedies. However, things change drastically for Gaylord when he meets upper-class seductress Amanda Swift (Genevieve Tobin). Amanda convinces him to write a more serious production and leave Linda, but Gaylord quickly comes to regret both decisions.

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Luke S Jun 5, 2017 Although not among the best films that either star made, still it is a fairly good flick from the Golden Age of American films.
George S Jun 4, 2017 Enjoyable movie about NYC life. Jimmy Stewart and Rosalind Russell.
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William Keighley

Director

James Stewart

Gaylord "Gay" Esterbrook

Rosalind Russell

Linda Paige Esterbrook

Genevieve Tobin

Amanda "Mandy" Swift

Charlie Ruggles

Philo Swift

Louise Beavers

Clementine

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No Time for Comedy

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Synopsis Small-town writer Gaylord Esterbrook (James Stewart) makes it on Broadway when he writes a humorous play about wealthy socialites. There, he eventually marries the play's star, Linda Paige (Rosalind Russell), and pens several more popular comedies. However, things change drastically for Gaylord when he meets upper-class seductress Amanda Swift (Genevieve Tobin). Amanda convinces him to write a more serious production and leave Linda, but Gaylord quickly comes to regret both decisions.
Director
William Keighley
Producer
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter
Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
Production Co
First National, Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 24, 2013
Runtime
1h 38m
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