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Carole Lombard, the Hoosier Tornado (Indiana Biography Series)Carole Lombard, the Hoosier Tornado (Indiana Biography Series) by Wes D. Gehring
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Cursory 2003 biography has the facts but captures little of the actress' offscreen personality. Worthwhile mainly because of its recent publication date.
Carole Lombard - The Glamour Collection (Hands Across the Table/ Love Before Breakfast/ Man of the World/ The Princess Comes Across/ True Confession/ We're Not Dressing)Carole Lombard - The Glamour Collection (Hands Across the Table/ Love Before Breakfast/ Man of the World/ The Princess Comes Across/ True Confession/ We're Not Dressing)
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Released in 2006, this excellent two-disc set has clean transfers of six of her mid-1930's films, the best being her first starring role as a lovelorn manicurist in 1935's "Hands Across the Table".
Screwball: The life of Carole LombardScrewball: The life of Carole Lombard by Larry Swindell
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Published in 1975 but currently out of print. Easily the most thorough and fascinating biography of Lombard written. Worth seeking out in the reseller market.
Twentieth CenturyTwentieth Century
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Lombard's first triumph as a top-flight screwball comic actress opposite the ham-fisted Barrymore in Howard Hawks' 1934 classic about offstage duplicity in the theatre.
To Be or Not to BeTo Be or Not to Be
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Lombard's last film, she stars opposite Jack Benny in Ernst Lubitsch's superb 1942 satire about a courageous Polish acting troupe facing down the Nazis.
Films of Carole LombardFilms of Carole Lombard by Frederick C. Ott
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Out of print since its reissue in 1984 but worth seeking out as it is a well-done pictorial filmography of Lombard's career.
My Man Godfrey (Colorized / Black and White)My Man Godfrey (Colorized / Black and White)
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Lombard's most famous performance as a dizzy heiress who hires a hobo to become the family butler in Gregory La Cava's 1936 screwball classic. Colorized version is surprisingly well done.
Nothing SacredNothing Sacred
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Wacky farce has Lombard pretending to be a dying smalltown girl in this 1937 classic about tabloid journalism directed by "Wild Bill" Wellman. Only film she made in color.
Carole Lombard (A Pyramid illustrated history of the movies)Carole Lombard (A Pyramid illustrated history of the movies) by Leonard Maltin
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Future film critic Leonard Maltin penned this cursory look at Lombard's career complete with photos. Part of an expansive series on Hollywood screen legends.
Made For Each OtherMade For Each Other
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A nice match, Lombard and James Stewart play struggling young marrieds coping with a sick baby in this poignant 1939 dramedy directed by John Cromwell.
Mr. & Mrs. SmithMr. & Mrs. Smith
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Rare Hitchcock comedy released in 1941 has Lombard and Robert Montgomery in the title roles discovering their marriage is not legal. Shenanigans inevitably ensue.
No Man of Her Own (Universal Cinema Classics)No Man of Her Own (Universal Cinema Classics)
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Lombard's only movie with future husband Clark Gable is a saucy 1932 drama about the romance between a cynical card shark and a smalltown librarian.
Racketeer (1929)Racketeer (1929)
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Lombard plays an ex-society girl caught betweena tough mobster and an alcoholic violinist in this vintage 1929 early talkie.
The Eagle and The Hawk [VHS]The Eagle and The Hawk [VHS]
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Lombard doesn't even have a name in a minor role as Fredric March's love-on-leave interest in this 1933 wartime actioner co-starring a young Cary Grant. Lombard and Grant have no scenes together.
Supernatural [VHS]Supernatural [VHS]
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The spirit of an executed murderess takes over Lombard in order to kill a fake spiritualist in this odd 1933 horror film by the Halperin brothers.
Now & Forever [VHS]Now & Forever [VHS]
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The focus is on Gary Cooper as a con artist who reconnects with his forgotten daughter, a pre-stardom Shirley Temple, as Lombard plays his disillusioned girlfriend in Henry Hathaway's 1934 sudser.
Lady By Choice [VHS]Lady By Choice [VHS]
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Lombard takes a back seat to May Robson as a street woman "adopted" by a stripper in this surprisingly snappy 1934 dramedy. Lombard does a nice fan dance in this one.
Swing High, Swing Low [VHS]Swing High, Swing Low [VHS]
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Poor print and audio transfer compromise this 1937 drama about jaded trumpeter Fred MacMurray romancing beautician Lombard while stranded in Panama.
In Name Only [VHS]In Name Only [VHS]
Classy triangle has Lombard as a widow falling for unhappily married Cary Grant much to the chagrin of his grasping wife played with velvet steel by Kay Francis in this mature 1939 soap opera.
They Knew What They WantedThey Knew What They Wanted
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Lombard as a world-weary waitress who becomes the mail order bride of Charles Laughton's hammy paisan in this rarely seen 1940 drama.
My Man Godfrey - Criterion CollectionMy Man Godfrey - Criterion Collection
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Deluxe Criterion packaging of the 1936 classic includes a film scholar's commentary, a radio broadcast version, vintage newsreels and even film outtakes.
Carole Lombard: Made for Each Other/Nothing SacredCarole Lombard: Made for Each Other/Nothing Sacred
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A bargain-priced "two-fer" of two great Lombard classics. Be wary of the print condition.
Carole Lombard, Art Poster, size 11" x 17"Carole Lombard, Art Poster, size 11" x 17"
Vintage movie magazine cover of Lombard typical of the period.