subject: Carole Lombard films to watch by candlelight or large fish tank light Pt. 2 [print this page] Author: Kasan Groupe Author: Kasan Groupe
At her peak at the young age of 33, actress Carole Lombard died in a tragic airplane crash. She was particularly known for her comedic roles and was one of the highest paid and most sought after actresses in the 30s. Born to a humble family in Fort Wayne, Indiana, thoughout her life, Lombard was known for having an earthy sense of humor and positive disposition.Here is a list of her best films to watch by candlelight, with the martinis clinking and the large fish tank humming. Bolero Starring George Raft and Carole Lombard, and featuring a notorious fan-dance scene with actress Sally Rand, Bolero is labeled a musical despite any real singing in the film. Raft plays a dancer in New York City who is aiming to become the king of the nightclub circuit. Rand refuses to be his partner but Lombard agrees while his real love is with Rands character. The plot is overwrought even by standards then, with Raft going to war, coming back, finding his love and performing one last dance with her before he collapses and dies. The film is noted for getting away with a couple provocative scenes that would have been banned during the days of the Hays Code, including an underwear scene with Lombard and the fan dance scene with Rand. My Man Godrey One of her most famous roles, Lombard plays a young socialite who falls for a down on his luck man who is hired on by the family as the butler. Lombards sister in the film tries to get William Powell as Godrey in trouble. Lombard attempts to seduce Godfrey before her family sends her way to Europe to stop the relationship from happening. A complicated plot follows with the couple eventually being married as Lombard bulldozes him into marriage.About the Author:
