So This Is London

About This Movie

So This Is London (1939) is a charming comedy that captures the cultural clash between an American businessman and the English upper crust. The pacing is light and breezy, with a tone that embodies the pre-war optimism of the era. Churchill, the American, is initially disdainful of London until family ties and romantic entanglements draw him into the social fabric he scorns. The performances are engaging, particularly Lehmann and Granger, whose chemistry adds a nice layer to the narrative. It’s distinctive in how it juxtaposes American practicality against British eccentricity, all wrapped up in a delightful script that offers plenty of humor without feeling forced.

This film has a bit of a scarcity factor, not often discussed among collectors, which makes it an intriguing find. It has seen limited releases over the years, often overshadowed by more prominent titles from the same period. As such, copies in good condition can be somewhat hard to come by, and interest seems to be picking up among those who appreciate the subtleties of comedy from that era. Any collector with a focus on pre-war British cinema or American comedies would do well to keep an eye out for this one.