That's what they call a rich man that doesn't want to work, while according to a song from "Finian's Rainbow" about the idle rich, a poor man is a lazy good for nothing, or a jerk. In Ronald Colman's case, he's considered a lazy good for nothing by his own father (Frederick Kerr), while the women who love him (stage actress Myrna Loy and socialite Loretta Young) feel exactly the opposite.
This sparkling drawing room comedy is one of the best of the early 30's, produced by Samuel Goldwyn and directed by George Fitzmaurice, a sensational mixture of romance and screwball. It starts off terrifically with Colman trying to fight off the temptation to buy a friendly white terrier dog (who shamelessly flirts with him), and prepares for a showdown with his father who wants to throw him out.
When Colman meets Young, he finds objections by her wealthy father (David Torrance) who already knows of his reputation and threatens to cut Young off. Young, jealous of Loy, threatens to break off with him when she finds them together, and obviously, Colman isn't someone who is easily controlled. Funny and sophisticated, with Colman giving a lively sly performance and having a great time. Pretty fast moving and fresh for a fairly early talkie.
This sparkling drawing room comedy is one of the best of the early 30's, produced by Samuel Goldwyn and directed by George Fitzmaurice, a sensational mixture of romance and screwball. It starts off terrifically with Colman trying to fight off the temptation to buy a friendly white terrier dog (who shamelessly flirts with him), and prepares for a showdown with his father who wants to throw him out.
When Colman meets Young, he finds objections by her wealthy father (David Torrance) who already knows of his reputation and threatens to cut Young off. Young, jealous of Loy, threatens to break off with him when she finds them together, and obviously, Colman isn't someone who is easily controlled. Funny and sophisticated, with Colman giving a lively sly performance and having a great time. Pretty fast moving and fresh for a fairly early talkie.