The best Edith Evanson’s comedy movies

Edith Evanson

Edith Evanson

28/04/1896- 29/11/1980
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Penelope

Penelope
6.2/10
  • Genre: ComedyCrime
  • Release: 10/11/1966
  • Character: Newsstand Proprietor (uncredited)
When James met Penelope at a club, it took all of three weeks before they were married. But after the marriage, other women became attracted to James and he kept getting promoted, which took him away from Penelope. So Penelope puts on a disguise and robs her husband's bank. Her psychiatrist, Greg, believes that this condition is caused by James being over worked and under romantic with Penelope. She also tells Greg that she robs the business associates of James. But Greg is in love with Penelope - in fact everyone likes her. The problem is when she confesses to her crimes, no one believes her.

Woman of the Year

Woman of the Year
7.1/10
Rival reporters Sam and Tess fall in love and get married, only to find their relationship strained when Sam comes to resent Tess' hectic lifestyle.

It Happens Every Thursday

It Happens Every Thursday
6.4/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 22/04/1953
  • Character: Mrs. Peterson (uncredited)
New York reporter Bob MacAvoy is persuaded by pregnant wife Jane to buy a broken-down weekly newspaper in Eden, California. They have humorous problems with small town mores and eccentric citizens. But their schemes to increase circulation get them in over their heads.

Life with Henry

Life with Henry
6.1/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 23/01/1941
  • Character: Anna
Henry Aldrich wants to win a trip to Alaska.

Fun on a Weekend

Fun on a Weekend
6.6/10
  • Genre: ComedyRomance
  • Release: 15/05/1947
  • Character: Mr. Cowperwaithe's Secretary (Uncredited)
Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by Peter's belief that a person can acquire wealth simply by creating an aura of success, the outgoing Nancy convinces Peter to join her in impersonating a confident and eccentric wealthy couple. The experiment works, and the couple secure a stunning wardrobe and a lavish room at a resort. Peter panics, however, when he gets a fantastic job offer.

The Corpse Came C.O.D.

The Corpse Came C.O.D.
6/10
  • Genre: ComedyMystery
  • Release: 02/06/1947
  • Character: Rose's Assistant
Rival reporters (George Brent, Joan Blondell) investigate a Hollywood star (Adele Jergens) and the box she receives with a dead man inside.

Girl Trouble

Girl Trouble
6.7/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 09/10/1942
  • Character: June's Maid
A South American in New York rents the apartment of a socialite who pretends to be his maid.

You Gotta Stay Happy

You Gotta Stay Happy
6.7/10
  • Genre: ComedyRomance
  • Release: 28/10/1948
  • Character: Mrs. Racknell
Indecisive heiress Dee Dee Dillwood is pushed into marrying her sixth fiancée, but unable to face the wedding night, she flees into the adjacent hotel room of commercial pilot Marvin Payne, who just wants to sleep. She then persuades him to take her to California.

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