Roman Scandals [VHS]
by Frank Tuttle
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Actor: Eddie Cantor, Edward Arnold, Gloria Stuart, Ruth Etting, The Goldwyn GirlsDirector: Frank Tuttle
Producer: Samuel Goldwyn
Writer: Arthur Sheekman
Writer: George Oppenheimer
Writer: George S. Kaufman
Writer: Nat Perrin
Writer: Robert E. Sherwood
Writer: William Anthony McGuire
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language), Analog
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, NTSC, Original recording reissued
Running Time: 92 minutes
Release Date: 2000-04-04
Audience Rating: Unrated
Publisher: Mgm Entertainment
Studio: Mgm Entertainment
VHS Movie Reviews of Roman Scandals [VHS]
Movie Review: Eddie Cantor: A Talented Man In A Funny Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This was my first look at Eddie Cantor, whom I subsequently saw in a few other films. I thought he was funny, a very entertaining entertainer - a guy who could sing well and tell jokes and perform slapstick comedy.
With all that, Cantor reminded me a bit of the Marx Brothers. He could fit in with those guys, particularly Groucho with his comparable wit and short stature.
In between the gags and the sappy Roman days story were at least three songs by Canotr, who was a decent singer and whose songs were pretty good, along with two Busby Berkely numbers with a bunch of scantily-clad ladies. It's corny stuff but it's still good. Lucille Ball is supposed to be in here but I didn't spot her in the two times I've watched this movie. I hardly recognized Gloria Stuart, too.
The last part of the movie was similar to the climax of many a silent film comedy with a great chase scene. Cantor, a la Ben-Hur, raced his chariot with four white horses. Instead of an arena, however, Cantor raced through the countryside. There were great stunts and funny bits in that race.
It was a great finish to a dated-but-very entertaining film. I wonder why Cantor's films are not available on DVD? I hope that oversight is corrected soon.
Movie Review: Outstanding
Summary: 5 Stars
Without a doubt this movie is outstanding. It is hilarious, entertaining and musical. The black and white adds to the greatness. I highly recommend this movie.Movie Review: Eddie Cantor rules here and elsewhere
Summary: 5 Stars
Why is Eddie Cantor so obscure? He certainly has the talent to rank as one of the greatest. It is almost as if he was black listed, or else crushed someones top hat. He deserves more exposure, DVD release please!Movie Review: MY FIRST CANTOR FILM...
Summary: 3 Stars
This was my 1st Eddie Cantor movie. I found him one of the best comidieans I have ever seen, and he lights up this movie with a really funny and remarkable comedic energy. But as for the movie itself, it was pretty bland and the musical numbers were DUDS. Never very clever, they are pretty much just an excuse to showcase some girls and Eddie Cantor and Ruth Etting are the best things about them. I was movied by Ruth's singing of that song and thought she proved to be a great actress by that. I cried. But if you are looking some good, lavish, numbers then skip Roman Scandals. But it's a good comedy film. Pity that Cantor's only movie on DVD is Glorifying the American Girl, and he is no the star in that. Wish that Whoopee! will come to DVD because the tape is more than i want to spend. Movie Review: "Scandals" Holds Up Well
Summary: 5 Stars
I'd heard and read about this film since I was a kid in the 60's but never got the chance to see it until recently. I suggest you do the same! It's kinda like "A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court", "Brigadoon" and "Wizard Of Oz" wrapped into one.Cantor is a citizen of the American town, West Rome and suddenly finds himself transported to Ancient Rome. David Manners is a co-star and is much better in this film than in the Universal horror classics (like "Dracula") where he played a somewhat smarmy, prissy hero. He goes from bad guy, to good guy, to romantic guy, to action hero and I actually enjoyed him in this film. Gloria Stuart, who played "Old Rose" in 1997's TITANIC, plays Princess Sylvia, and is she ever a hotsy-totsy! Lucille Ball gets billing on the VHS back cover, but none in the film. She's basically just one of the many "Goldwyn Girls" featured. You can also catch a glimpse of Lucy's best friend at the time, Barbara Pepper, another hot Goldwyn Girl who went on to star as Mrs. Ziffel in the 1960's GREEN ACRES tv show! There's a great Busby Berkeley "slave market" scene with the girls stripped naked (honest!), shackled, with their long, flowing blond hair covering all their major body parts. Need more? Some of the jokes are predictable but I found myself laughing aloud at some of the pratfalls. How did the stuntmen survive some of these scenes without being seriously injured? Especially in the great chariot chase scene at the end with Cantor and Manners running from the bad guys. This is great, classic 1930's stuff and if you enjoy old films, this won't let you down.
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