Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on December 3, 2021

Now that another Noirvember celebration is behind us, it’s time to return to Pre-Code Crazy, where I join my pal Kristina, over at Speakeasy, in recommending a pre-Code feature that’s airing on TCM during the month. My pick for December is Man of the World (1931), a film that I’d...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on August 15, 2020

Kino's "Carole Lombard Collection I" Blu-ray set includes MAN OF THE WORLD, a 1931 Paramount film that is known for the first onscreen pairing of William Powell and Carole Lombard. MAN OF THE WORLD concerns one Michael Trevor (Powell), an American living in self-imposed exile in Paris. Trevor makes   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on May 13, 2013

(Image: c1n3.org) Jimmie Powers (William Powell) was once a reporter with a budding career, but after a scandal he found himself unable to find work in the United States. Now living in Paris, Jimmie goes by “Michael Trevor” and runs a sleazy newspaper, writing about the wealthy American   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on March 21, 2013

Man of the World (1931). Directed by Richard Wallace. Cast: William Powell, Carole Lombard, Wynne Gibson, Lawrence Gray. This was the first of three movies that Powell and Lombard made together. They met on the set and married the same year the movie was released. Michael Trevor, began his   read more

MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on April 12, 2011

Man of the World (1931)      Some actors are meant for comedy, some for drama. William Powell and Carole Lombard separately are quite adept at both, but it seems a crime to pair them together in a drama. The duo made Man of the World the same year they would...   read more