Product Details

• Actors: Robert Montgomery, Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Charles Butterworth, Billie Burke
• Directors: W.S. Van Dyke
• Writers: Edward Barry Roberts, Frank Cavett, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
• Producers: Bernard H. Hyman
• Format: Black & White, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Warner)
• VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
• Run Time: 83 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 630241346X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #243,749 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars THREE IS A CROWD..., December 16, 2001

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Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forsaking All Others [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This 1934 romantic comedy is a delight. With its trio of star performers, Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, and Robert Montgomery, it does not miss. Its success is also fueled by the comedic talents of the stellar supporting cast led by Charles Buttersworth, Billie Burke, Francis Drake, and a very young Rosalind Russell.

Three childhood friends, Mary Clay (Joan Crawford), Dil Todd (Robert Montgomery), and Jeff Williams (Clark Gable), form the nucleus of the film. Jeff has just returned from Spain where, after a two year stint, he has made his fortune and is on his way to propose marraige to Mary Clay, the girl he has loved ever since he was a boy. Unfortunately, he arrives on the eve of her wedding to Dil Todd, their other childhood friend, the three of them having grown up together.

Jeff, stunned by the news, puts on his best face and congratulates the two. Fortune smiles upon him, however, when the foolish Dil jilts Mary, leaving her on the altar, and marries a former flame. Too late, Dil realizes that he has made a mistake, as he still loves Mary. This leads to a series of screwball, madcap situations, in which Jeff comes to the rescue. The path of true love does not run smoothly in this drawing room style comedy.

Joan Crawford and Clark Gable fans will enjoy this film, as will all those who love classic films.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful romantic comedy, November 9, 2003

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L O'connor (richmond, surrey United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forsaking All Others [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Jeff (Clark Gable), returns home from Europe intending to propose to Mary (Joan Crawford), who he's loved all his life, but finds she's about to marry Dil (Dil, what kind of name is Dil? Robert Montgomery). Then Dil jilts her the night before their wedding and marries a former love. "You never got to give me away" Mary tells Jeff "That's all right with me" he says, but she still doesn't get it. She starts seeing Dil again on the sly, much to Jeff's disgust, but after a lot of misunderstandings and mishaps she finally realises that she really loves - well, I don't suppose it will come as a surprise to you. This could have been a melodrama, but instead is a very funny comedy, the stars banter cheerfully among themselves even in the midst of passion. Charles Butterworth is utterly delightful as Jeff's bemused friend Shep, and Bille Burke is her usual delicious dithery character as Mary's long-suffering friend. A joy to watch.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "I can start a fire by rubbing two Boy Scouts together.", March 4, 2003

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jenbird "book and classic movie fiend" (Havertown, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forsaking All Others [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is one of those movies I really wish they would restore (the picture quality is not the best) and release on DVD. I've seen it many times and never get tired of it.

Joan Crawford, Clark Gable and Robert Montgomery are all delightful in a love triangle that leads Crawford from Montgomery (who leaves her at the altar, then tries to get her back) to Gable, with many laughs along the way. Billie Burke, Charles Butterworth, and Rosalind Russell also contribute to the hilarity with their share of zingers in smaller roles.