Cary Grant plays a plastic surgeon surrounded by beautiful women in the romantic comedy “Kiss and Make-Up.” He becomes romantically involved with two of his patients, while his secretary, who has a crush on him, goes unnoticed. Director-screenwriter Harlan Thompson (“The Past of Mary Holmes” 1933) put together a mildly amusing romantic comedy that relies heavily upon the female pulchritude of the cast. It has some humorous moments but does not have the high quality flavor of a top rate comedy.
Cary Grant brings his usual charm and charisma to the lead role. He is one of Hollywood’s best performers, after all. Co-stars include Genevieve Tobin, Helen Mack, Edward Everett Horton, Toby Wing, Lucien Littlefield, Mona Maris, Rafael Alcayde, Dorothy Christie, and the WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1934. This was one of the last films produced under the “Pre-Code” Era of 1929 to 1934. The Motion Picture Production Code was enforced starting in July, 1934, lasting until the “hippie era” in 1968.
The numerous scenes with women in skimpy underwear and bathing suits no doubt helped make “Kiss and Make-Up” a hit at the box office for producer B. P. Schulberg and Paramount Pictures.
Kiss and Make-Up (1934)
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My Review
Cary Grant plays a plastic surgeon surrounded by beautiful women in the romantic comedy “Kiss and Make-Up.” He becomes romantically involved with two of his patients, while his secretary, who has a crush on him, goes unnoticed. Director-screenwriter Harlan Thompson (“The Past of Mary Holmes” 1933) put together a mildly amusing romantic comedy that relies heavily upon the female pulchritude of the cast. It has some humorous moments but does not have the high quality flavor of a top rate comedy.
Cary Grant brings his usual charm and charisma to the lead role. He is one of Hollywood’s best performers, after all. Co-stars include Genevieve Tobin, Helen Mack, Edward Everett Horton, Toby Wing, Lucien Littlefield, Mona Maris, Rafael Alcayde, Dorothy Christie, and the WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1934. This was one of the last films produced under the “Pre-Code” Era of 1929 to 1934. The Motion Picture Production Code was enforced starting in July, 1934, lasting until the “hippie era” in 1968.
The numerous scenes with women in skimpy underwear and bathing suits no doubt helped make “Kiss and Make-Up” a hit at the box office for producer B. P. Schulberg and Paramount Pictures.