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Hedy Lamarr, Clark Gable, Felix Bressart, Eve Arden, Oscar Homolka King Vidor |
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Description: | Soviet streetcar conductor Theodore (Hedy Lamarr) is as lovely as a Botticelli angel and as forbidding as a Moscow winter. American reporter McKinley B. Mac Thompson is as hunky and self-confident as Clark Gable (who happens to play the role). In pre-World War II Russia, the two share a comedy-and-action-filled adventure involving secret identities, a marriage of convenience, hairbreadth escapes and a thrilling tank-chase finale as Mac tries to help Theodore vamoose to the USA one step ahead of the corrupt secret police. Will Mac melt Theodore's icy heart? Will Theodore transfer her allegiance from Karl Marx to the Brooklyn Dodgers? Bet your last ruble the answer is da.Comrade X is a classic romantic comedy released in 1940, starring Clark Gable and Hedy Lamarr, directed by King Vidor. This DVD edition from MGM brings to life the story of an American reporter who finds himself entangled in Soviet intrigue and romance. The film blends humor with political satire, offering a witty look at Cold War tensions through the lens of Hollywood?s Golden Age. MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) is renowned for its legendary contributions to cinema history, producing iconic films such as "Gone with the Wind," "The Wizard of Oz," and countless others that have defined generations.
Clark Gable, known as ?The King of Hollywood,? achieved worldwide fame for his roles in classics like "Gone with the Wind" and "It Happened One Night." Hedy Lamarr was not only celebrated for her beauty but also recognized as an inventor; she starred in hits like "Algiers" and contributed significantly to early wireless communication technology. Director King Vidor was one of America?s most influential filmmakers, responsible for masterpieces including "The Big Parade" and "Stella Dallas." Supporting actors include Felix Bressart?renowned for his performances in Ernst Lubitsch comedies?and Oscar Homolka, acclaimed on both stage and screen. |
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Actors: |
Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr, Oscar Homolka, Felix Bressart, Eve Arden, George Renavent, Mikhail Rasumny, John Picorri, Sig Rumann, Natasha Lytess, Vladimir Sokoloff, Edgar Barrier |
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Director: |
King Vidor |
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Producer: |
Gottfried Reinhardt |
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Age rating: |
Suitable only for adults |
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Manufacturer No.: |
WARA20492DVD |
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