We welcome your support, volunteer time and contributions. Very funny dialogue and fine performances front elaine may also writer and director and walter mattau make this a film worth watching. A new leaf comedy, romance film 1971 goodbye charlie 1964 tony curtis, debbie reynolds, pat boone full length comedy fantasy movie duration. Elaine may was already famous as a comedian from her partnership with mike nichols when her first feature, a new leaf, was released, in 1971, after having been drastically recut by. A new leaf is a silly movie and i mean that as a compliment. All walter matthau seem to do was make faces during the. It is different, offbeat and seemed to be ahead of its time when first released in 1971. Find the exact moment in a tv show, movie, or music video you want to share. A new leaf written by elaine may directed by elaine may usa, 1971 fellow canadian cinephiles know that our local version of netflix has a terrible wheattochaff ratio. A new leaf is a 1971 black comedy film based on the short story the green heart by jack ritchie, starring elaine may, walter matthau, jack weston, george rose, james coco, and doris roberts. Since 1971, a new leaf has provided assistance to those most in need in our community, helping families, children, and adults overcome the challenges they face. A new leaf was established in 1979 to provide horticulturalrelated job training to adults with developmental disabilities. Pete davidson is turning over a new leaf thanks to the immense support of his loved ones and getting professional help.
In my books, a new leaf is in the bestofthebest category for comedy and romance, and its anything but typical. Love this movie matthau was great as always, and elaine may is a wonderful writer n director. Watch a famous family season 1, episode 3 of a new leaf or get episode details on. With mak wilson, bill barretta, stuart pankin, allan trautman. Unanimously acclaimed from the start, but unavailable for many years, it. When his lawyer tells him one day that his lifestyle has consumed all his funds, he needs an idea to avoid climbing down the social ladder.
A new leaf is a classic and little known film about an arrogant playboy who spends his inheritance so must fins himself a rich wife. I love this movie but i hate myself for loving it because it brought great heartache to directorwriterstar elaine may when the studio whittled down her lengthy cut into a more palatable 90minute version. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more. At tea in the hamptons, bankrupt heir henry walter matthau, desperate to marry money before a looming deadline, seeks info from friend bo graham jarvis about bookish henrietta elaine may, also the.
A new leaf is loaded up with homely, idiosyncratic character actors of a kind that were everywhere in classical hollywood films and reached a fine froth of ubiquitous brilliance by the 1970s, before fading out as a major force in hollywood films in the 80s like so many good things did. Matthau and may were perfect foils for one another. Rent a new leaf 1971 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. With walter matthau, elaine may, jack weston, george rose.
A new leaf began with one greenhouse, one staff and served two individuals. Dirk gentlys holistic detective agency 2016 s01e02 mystery yarn is the best way to find video clips by quote. Apparently, may was rough to work om a studio perspective. An important lesson is learned by all when robbie brings home a mysterious happy plant which makes everyone feel all groovylike. Enjoy your time on our website and visit us on social media. Just saw this movie again recentlysooooooo wonderful. Its a movie that used to be on television occasionally. As of june 2019, a new leaf holds a rating of 100% on rotten tomatoes. New disney liveaction, animation, pixar, marvel, and more. Tcm messageboards post your comments here add your comment. A spoiled and selfabsorbed man who has squandered his inheritance, henry graham walter matthau is desperate to find a way to maintain his lavish lifestyle. With johnnie brown, ash kadian, matthew rhodes, ambika thiagarajan.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. A new leaf is a 1971 black comedy film based on the short story the green heart by jack. It favors long meandering scenes that may test the patience of modern viewers but in taking its time, these scenes achieve many beautiful comedic moments. Better known for her collaboration as a stage comedian with the graduate director mike nichols, may also wrote and directed in her debut.
In other ways it still feels bold, sophisticated, and timeless. In the novel, he lets her drown, but the movie production imposed a happy end. New leaf by elaine may, walter matthau, jack weston. But i love a new leaf even if it doesnt represent mays full intentions and vision. She had never directed a movie and had to learn as she went along.
Every time i think of the movie a new leaf with elaine may and walter matthau, i laugh. Playboy henry graham walter matthau squanders his wealth and must seek out a new source to maintain his idle rich lifestyle. Reviews brilliantly staged and performed illustrates how fluidly may fuses verbal and physical. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Rent a new leaf 1971 starring walter matthau and elaine may on dvd and bluray. Here we find doris roberts, jack weston, james coco. Heres the trailer for the 1971 comedy film a new leaf starring walter matthau. A somewhat retro screwball comedy about the reformation of walter matthaus wealthy and conceited henry graham through an unlikely romance with mays flaky botanist henrietta, a new leaf deftly sends up the excesses and idiocy of the rich, beginning with an adroit sight gag involving henrys everailing sports car. As of june 2011, this masterpiece is still unavailable on dvd and on itunes and netflix.
Its one of my favorite screwball comedy love stories. A new leaf is, in fact, one of the funniest movies of our unfunny age. So he intends to marry a rich woman and murder her. Pete davidson turning a corner on mental health issues. It caused me to stop whatever i was doing in order to watch.
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