Dinner at Eight is one of the consummate movie buff's movies...
It has romance, glamour, wit, charm, intrigue, interesting characters and a great story.
The agonies that Mrs. Oliver Jordan (the incomparable Billie Burke [Are you a good witch or a bad witch?]) must go through to stage what is supposed to be a simple dinner party will leave you laughing, sympathizing and grateful you are not her.
Jean Harlow is at her most beautiful. She radiates an overt yet somehow innocent sexuality that shows why she became a major star so quickly.
Marie Dressler proves why she was so heralded. Her acting cannot be called subtle -- but it is always effective.
After watching this film you will wonder if people ever really did live this way. Strangely enough, I believe they probably did.
It has romance, glamour, wit, charm, intrigue, interesting characters and a great story.
The agonies that Mrs. Oliver Jordan (the incomparable Billie Burke [Are you a good witch or a bad witch?]) must go through to stage what is supposed to be a simple dinner party will leave you laughing, sympathizing and grateful you are not her.
Jean Harlow is at her most beautiful. She radiates an overt yet somehow innocent sexuality that shows why she became a major star so quickly.
Marie Dressler proves why she was so heralded. Her acting cannot be called subtle -- but it is always effective.
After watching this film you will wonder if people ever really did live this way. Strangely enough, I believe they probably did.