Product Details

• Actors: Louis Calhern, Ann Harding, Eduard Franz, Philip Ober, Ian Wolfe
• Directors: John Sturges
• Writers: Emmet Lavery, Francis Biddle
• Producers: Armand Deutsch
• Format: Black & White, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Warner)
• VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
• Run Time: 89 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 630292295X
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,280 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Louis Calhern Was A Giant Of American Stage and Screen, January 24, 2004

By	bix lang "pastafagiole" (Davenport, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews

"The Magnificent Yankee" is an acting tour-de-force by Louis Calhern, whose long, distinguished career began in 1921 as a matinee idol and culminated in his masterful character roles in the years before his untimely death in 1956. A Shakespearean actor whose work on the legitimate stage was lauded by fans and critics alike, Calhern portrays the estimable Holmes with a measured balance of wit, sensitivity, and intellectuality. Calhern's silky voice, debonair demeanor, and commanding presence are legendary, and were used to particlularly grand effect in this great film. Highly recommended---I hope it will be transferred to DVD. It's a shame so many young people nowadays have no clue about such master thespians as Louis Calhern. Since his films were devoid of blatant sex and vulgarity, and their plots required actual thought, I fear "The Magnificent Yankee" may never be transferred to DVD. There is probably not enough interest among the "deep" and "sophisticated" movie fans of contemporary popular "culture." However, for those of you who still appreciate great films and truly talented actors, purchase this classic film. You'll be glad you did.

5.0 out of 5 stars Oliver Wendell Holmes played by Lous Calhern, FLAWLESS., April 14, 2009

By	Brock Stevens (Coal City, WV USA) - See all my reviews

Louis Calhern simply evolved into Oliver Wendell Holmes, it was not acting it became real as the picture progressed. Also, the performance of Ann Harding as Fannie Holmes was as pure and AMERICAN as apple pie. The life story of Oliver Wendell Holmes and his wife of 57 years, you'll never forget this gem of the cinema.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Magnificent Yankee, December 14, 2008

By	Elise Triniol "A Great Old Movies Cine Buff" (France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A Beautiful movie about the Life of a wonderful man married to a wonderful wife and he had many secretaries men who followed him along his politician career. His wife at his end time excuses herself not to have given him sons, but he said he had plenty with all his secretaries who were young men and once in the movie, at the time of his retirement, they all gather all together to make an Anniversary party in his behalf.