Madeline Kahn

  • Peter Bogdanovich – At Long Last Love (1975)

    1971-1980ComedyMusicalPeter BogdanovichUSA

    Four socialite old friends unexpectedly clash, and switch partners during a party and attempt to make each other jealous.

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    Peter Bogdanovich’s stylish take on the classic musicals of the 1930s offers an abundance of pleasures, from wall-to-wall Cole Porter tunes and art-deco sets. Nevertheless, At Long Last Love became the critical punching bag of 1975, due largely to the director’s decision to have his stars perform their songs live on set, a daring experiment that can now be appreciated as part and parcel to the film’s relaxed charm.Read More »

  • Jonathan Lynn – Clue (1985)

    1981-1990ComedyJonathan LynnMysteryUSA

    In this spoof of McCarthy-era paranoia and 1950s wholesomeness, the characters and plot are drawn from the popular Parker Brothers board game of the same name [known as Cluedo in UK]. On a dark and stormy night in 1954, six individuals with ties to Washington are assembled for a dinner party at the swanky mansion of one Mr. Boddy (Lee Ving). Boddy’s butler, Wadsworth (Tim Curry), assigns each guest a colorful name: Mr. Green (Michael McKean), Col. Mustard (Martin Mull), Mrs. Peacock (Eileen Brennan), Professor Plum (Christopher Lloyd), Miss Scarlet (Lesley Ann Warren), and Mrs. White (Madeline Kahn). Read More »

  • Mel Brooks – High Anxiety (1977)

    Mel Brooks1971-1980ComedyUSA

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    A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their patients, and have secrets that they are willing to commit murder to keep.Read More »

  • Peter Bogdanovich – What’s Up, Doc? (1972)

    USA1971-1980ClassicsComedyPeter Bogdanovich

    Synopsis:
    Two researchers have come to San Francisco to compete for a research grant in Music. One seems a bit distracted, and that was before he meets her. A strange woman seems to have devoted her life to confusing and embarassing him. At the same time a woman has her jewels stolen and a government whistle blower arrives with his stolen top secret papers. All, of course have the same style and color overnight bag.Read More »

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