Review of Ball of Fire (1941) by M.cornelis V — 08 Jul 2011
8 incredibly intelligent professors are diligently working on an encyclopedia that requires about 3 more years to complete. They work on this project in New York City and though 7 of the men are aged, one named Bertram Potts (Gary Cooper) is a younger man and somewhat the leader of the group.
When Potts inadvertently discovers his section on "slang" is not accurate, he ventures out into the city to meet some people that can help him out. One of the people he meets is Sugarpuss O'Shea (Stanwyck), lounge singer who is mixed up with gangsters.
Situations arise whereby O'Shea must stay with the bachelor and the 7 elder gents. Great wit from two screenwriting legends with outstanding direction from one of Hollywood's best. Cinematography by Toland.
I would have preferred to see Cary Grant in this role - but I have never been much of a fan of Gary Cooper. Fans can add another half star. Good stuff in this take on the Snow White fable.
This review of Ball of Fire (1941) was written by M.cornelis V on 08 Jul 2011.
Ball of Fire has generally received very positive reviews.
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