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A New Leaf (1971)

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Elaine May wrote and directed (credits May attempted to have removed after the studio made extensive cuts in the film) this dark and funny comedy about marriage, murder, and money. May also stars as Henrietta, a shy and clumsy wallflower, who is also heir to a large pile of money. Indigent playboy Graham (Walter Matthau), who has squandered his inherited trust fund and needs to get a new source of money, begins to ply his affections upon Henrietta. When his butler (George Rose) recommends that

G, 1 hr. 42 min.

Romance, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Elaine May

Written By: Elaine May, Jack Ritchie

In Theaters: Mar 11, 1971 Wide

Cast

Walter Matthau
Henry Graham
Elaine May
Henrietta Lowell
Jack Weston
Andrew McPherson
George Rose
Harold Henry Graham's b...
William Redfield
Beckett
James Coco
Uncle Harry
Rose Arrick
Gloria Cunliffe
Mildred Clinton
Mrs. Heinrich
David F. Doyle
Mel
Graham Jarvis
Bo
Jess Osuna
Frank
Doris Roberts
Mrs. Traggert
Fred Stewart
Mr. Van Rensaeller
Ren�e Taylor
Sally Hart
Mark Gordon
John

Critic Reviews for A New Leaf

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Very funny in patches.

April 6, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Blessed with a perpetual craggy hangdog, Matthau is May's perfect comic foil.

April 13, 2004 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Keith Uhlich

Slant Magazine

Occasionally charming, always watchable star vehicle. Pleasantly offbeat

October 16, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Why have I not heard of this movie before?! Walther Matthau was great as a scheming playboy & I only just found out here that Elaine May directed & starred.A VERY good movie & a great ending.I loved it

October 15, 2010

Brody Manson

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Wonderful comedy, with a near perfect pairing of Walter Matthau and Elaine May. Great writing and fine direction guide this film at a quick pace. Many amusing situations. Unique.

May 13, 2006

James Higgins

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