Review of The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) by Ilsa L — 10 Nov 2013

More marvellous mayhem from Preston Sturges!

This review of The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) was written by Ilsa L on 10 Nov 2013.

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 25 Jun 2011

Really funny 1940's comedy. Though I must say I like the remake Rock-a-bye Baby with Jerry Lewis much better…

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Writer/director Preston Sturges was one of Hollywood's greatest satirists and this blistering comedy is one of his best films…

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By Steve F (389) on 02 Aug 2008

Wonderful, you must see everything by Sturges…

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By Johannes M (9) on 09 Feb 2009

A most unique masterpiece from the greatest writer to come out of the old Hollywood system, preston sturges…

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By Davey M (514) on 29 Feb 2008

One of the five funniest movies ever made, and a lot sweeter than most of the other four. Sturges' funniest, and possibly his best…

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By Ben C (1,824) on 31 Oct 2013

This highly satirical screwball comedy will make you laugh at things you wouldn't think were funny…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 16 Oct 2010

Wow, this is a crazy, hilarious, remarkable movie, really worth watching. I highly recommend checking it out…

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By John H (1,894) on 28 Mar 2008

Long walk & talks, bang bang rapid fire dialog interspersed and sometimes intermingled with slapstick pratfalls, heart, soul, compassion -…

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By Stephanie C (567) on 05 Mar 2008

Uproariously funny and unpredictable. I watched it with my film class, and this was the only screening that received applause at the end…

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By Marcy B (58) on 27 Feb 2008

Really funny and cute and entertaining...not the best movie ever made or anything but its a good one to watch just cuz…

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