Review of Sylvia Scarlett (1935) by Keenan S — 04 May 2018

This was the first pairing of Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, and it also remains the most divisive of their four collaborations. Hell, this film remains divisive among fans of both stars and Katharine Hepburn herself hated this film.

It's definitely an odd film, especially as Hepburn plays a con artist who dresses like a boy. While the film struggles to balance light hearted, over the top comedy with drama, Sylvia Scarlett is still an entertaining film in its own right that offers plenty of laughs and terrific acting.

As a whole, it's a very underrated comedy and a fascinating look at the depth of Hepburn's acting and willingness to throw herself into challenging and unusual roles.