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Turnabout (1940)

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One of several "naughty" screwball comedies based on the works of Thorne Smith (of Topper fame), Hal Roach's Turnabout stars Carole Landis and John Hubbard as unhappily married couple Sally and Tim Willows. Bored with her humdrum existence, Sally spends most of her time figuring out ways of spending her husband's money, while hard-working Tim plots and plans to "step out" on the Missus in the company of his business associates Manning (Adolphe Menjou) and Clare (William Gargan). All of this

G, 1 hr. 23 min.

Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Hal Roach

Written By: Berne Giler, Rian James, Mickell Novak

In Theaters: May 17, 1940 Limited

Cast

Adolphe Menjou
Phil Manning
Carole Landis
Sally Willows
John Hubbard
Tim Willows
William Gargan
Joel Clare
Veree Teasdale
Laura Bannister
Mary Astor
Marion Manning
Donald Meek
Henry
Joyce Compton
Irene Clare
Inez Courtney
Miss Edwards
Franklin Pangborn
Mr. Pingbloom
Marjorie Main
Nora
Berton Churchill
Julian Marlowe
Margaret Roach
Dixie Gale
Ray Turner
Mose
Norman Budd
Jimmy
Polly Ann Young
Miss Twill
Eleanor Riley
Lorraine
Murray Alper
Masseur
Miki Morita
Ito
Yolande Mollot
Marie
Georges Renavent
Mr. Ram

Critic Reviews for Turnabout

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This self-conscious fantasy of a husband and wife who reverse their biological status is a tired and tiresome jape, as subtle as a five-cent stogie and just as aromatic.

October 6, 2007 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

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Though there are a few chuckles, the presentation is predictable slapstick and takes much longer than need be to get to the main point.

August 2, 2011 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

This probably seemed daring once, but hasn't worn well.

October 6, 2007 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Tom Milne

Time Out

A daring for its time but now dated screwball comedy.

October 1, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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