Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on January 25, 2023

The truly delightful Theodora Goes Wild (1936) is an underappreciated gem of the screwball genre, one that ought to be much better known today among fans of classic romantic comedy. Its stars, Irene Dunne and Melvyn Douglas, are A-listers performing at their comedic best in this outing, although dir   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 5, 2022

Irene Dunne and Melvyn Douglas in "Theodora Goes Wild" Theodora Goes Wild (1936) is an American screwball comedy directed by Richard Boleslawski and starring Irene Dunne and Melvyn Douglas. The supporting cast includes Thomas Mitchell, Spring Byington, Thurston Hall, and Robert Greig.Theodora L   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on April 27, 2021

The Lynfield Bugle, led by their fearless leader Jed Waterbury (Thomas Mitchell), keeps their nose to the proverbial grindstone printing the news as it happens in “The Biggest Little Town in Connecticut.” Their latest act of rebellion constitutes printing a spread from the latest lurid   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on August 27, 2018

Screening of "Theodora Goes Wild" at Daystar Center September 8 Theodora Goes Wild (1936) Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Room 102 When: September 1, 2018 Time: 6:45 p.m Hosted by Stephen Reginald Imagine you’re a small-town girl from New England, raised by two maiden a   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on April 11, 2016

This is my entry in the Classic Movie Blog Association Words, Words, Words! Blogathon celebrating writers in film. Click HERE for more words about words! Who among us has not dreamed of writing a juicy best seller? Imagine the fame, the fortune, the fun! And, just because we are all...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on October 27, 2013

Chicago Film Club Screens “Theodora Goes Wild” November 19 The novel that scandalized Lynnfield! Small town girl Imagine you’re a small-town girl from New England, raised by two maiden aunts. Imagine you’re a Sunday school teacher and the church organist. Imagine that   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on October 27, 2013

Chicago Film Club Screens “Theodora Goes Wild” November 19 The novel that scandalized Lynnfield! Small town girl Imagine you’re a small-town girl from New England, raised by two maiden aunts. Imagine you’re a Sunday school teacher and the church organist. Imagine that   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on August 2, 2013

Theodora Goes Wild Directed by Richard Boleslawski Written by Sidney Buchman from an original story by Mary McCarthy 1936/USA Columbia Pictures Corporation First viewing Irene Dunne shows all the pizzaz that will make her such a standout in The Awful Truth in this wacky romantic comedy. Theodora Lyn   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on October 8, 2012

(Image via Movie Goods) The small, conservative town of Lynnfield has gone wild over local newspaper editor Jed Waterbury’s (Thomas Mitchell) decision to publish a racy, best-selling novel by Caroline Adams in installments. Little do they know, one of Lynnfield’s own is Caroline Adams. T   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on August 25, 2012

When their local newspaper begins running excerpts from Caroline Adams’ risqué book “The Sinner,” the town of Lynnfield, Connecticut is scandalized.  The paper’s editor gets lots of complaints from the town’s literary circle, particularly Theodora Lynn (Irene Dunn), her   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 3, 2011

Theodora Goes Wild: An Analysis Wild Analysis A writer-friend and associate at Facets Film School, Susan Doll, wrote a great analysis of the screwball comedy classic Theodora Goes Wild for TCM's Moviemorlocks.com blog. I presented this film at a midnight screening at Facets during the summer.   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 3, 2011

Theodora Goes Wild: An Analysis Wild Analysis A writer-friend and associate at Facets Film School, Susan Doll, wrote a great analysis of the screwball comedy classic Theodora Goes Wild for TCM's Moviemorlocks.com blog. I presented this film at a midnight screening at Facets during the summer.   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on July 24, 2010

"Theodora Goes Wild" Screening Introduction Midnight Screening of Classic Screwball Comedy This is the introduction I gave to Theodora Goes Wild starring Irene Dunne on June 19, 2010. Most of the folks in attendance had never heard nor seen this screwball comedy classic. Not only that, bu   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on July 24, 2010

"Theodora Goes Wild" Screening Introduction Midnight Screening of Classic Screwball Comedy This is the introduction I gave to Theodora Goes Wild starring Irene Dunne on June 19, 2010. Most of the folks in attendance had never heard nor seen this screwball comedy classic. Not only that, bu   read more