She Wrote the Book

Name: She Wrote the Book
Director: Charles Lamont
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1946-01-01
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Joan Davis, Jack Oakie, Mischa Auer, Gloria Stuart, Kirby Grant

1946Dir. Charles Lamont1h 20m

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So, 'She Wrote the Book' is kind of a quirky little gem from '46. Joan Davis plays this math professor who’s really, like, this plain-Jane character. She gets roped into heading to New York to deliver this manuscript from a colleague who’s under a pseudonym. Funny thing is, after a little mishap, she ends up with amnesia. The comedy that unfolds is all about mistaken identities and this clash of the intellectual and the sensational. The pacing is light and breezy, with a nice flow that keeps things engaging. The performances are charmingly offbeat, especially Davis, who is delightful in her naiveté. There's something about the blend of academic rigidity and the chaotic world of publishing that makes it distinctive. It's not your typical comedy, that's for sure.

Features a unique blend of academia and publishing antics.Joan Davis delivers an engaging performance that drives the film.The amnesia plot adds a layer of absurdity to the comedy.