Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941) in Color — Starring Carole Lombard & Robert Montgomery

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941) — Buy This Classic in Color

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941) is a sparkling screwball comedy directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery as a bickering married couple who discover their marriage was never legal. This professionally colorized version brings Hitchcock’s only pure comedy to delightful new life. Buy your colorized copy today for €15.00 and own this charming classic movie in color.

Plot Summary

David and Ann Smith (Robert Montgomery and Carole Lombard) are a New York couple who argue constantly but always make up passionately. They have a ritual: when one asks, “If you had it to do over again, would you marry me?” the other must answer honestly. When Ann puts the question to David over breakfast one morning, he hesitates just long enough to create doubt — and then admits that while he loves her deeply, he might not choose marriage again, preferring his bachelor freedom. Before the fallout from this confession can fully develop, a representative from their home state arrives at David’s law office with shocking news. Due to a surveying technicality involving the county line where they were married in Idaho, Mr. and Mrs. Smith were never legally married at all.

David, secretly enjoying his temporary freedom, decides to have a little fun before re-proposing, taking his time while savoring the novelty of being technically single again. But Ann discovers the truth first — from the same Idaho official — and is absolutely furious that David didn’t immediately rush to remarry her the moment he learned of the technicality. She locks David out of their apartment, changes the locks, and begins plotting her revenge. Ann starts dating David’s handsome law partner Jeff Custer (Gene Raymond), a mild-mannered Southern gentleman who has quietly carried a torch for her. What follows is an escalating war of romantic one-upmanship as David desperately tries to win back a wife he never properly had — crashing their dates, staging elaborate schemes, and making an increasingly spectacular fool of himself across Manhattan restaurants, nightclubs, and eventually a rustic ski lodge where the comedy reaches its frantic, slapstick climax. This classic movie showcases Alfred Hitchcock’s wit in a rare departure from his trademark suspense.

Cast & Crew

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Stars: Carole Lombard, Robert Montgomery, Gene Raymond, Jack Carson, Philip Merivale, Lucile Watson, William Tracy

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

This colorized version of Mr. & Mrs. Smith reveals the elegant New York apartments, the fashionable wardrobes, and the comedic set pieces with wonderful new visual charm. The original black and white photography captured the glamour of early 1940s Manhattan beautifully, but the professionally colorized restoration brings out Lombard’s stunning designer costumes, the art deco furnishings of the Smith apartment, the gleaming surfaces of upscale Manhattan restaurants, and the snow-covered landscapes of the ski resort finale. The nightclub scenes sparkle with new visual energy, and the physical comedy sequences — including David’s disastrous attempts to crash Ann’s dates — gain added humor when the characters’ flushed faces, colorful cocktails, and expressive wardrobes are rendered in full color. Every frame has been enhanced with meticulous frame-by-frame precision to preserve the elegance and wit of this delightful comedy. Watch this restored classic film in vibrant color and enjoy Hitchcock’s comedic genius. Now also available in colour.

Buy Mr. & Mrs. Smith in color today for just €15.00. Your DRM-free MP4 download is available for instant access.

Historical Significance

Mr. & Mrs. Smith is the only pure comedy Alfred Hitchcock ever directed, made at the personal request of his friend Carole Lombard, who was then one of Hollywood’s highest-paid and most beloved actresses. Lombard reportedly directed Hitchcock in one scene as a playful joke on set, and the Master of Suspense gamely went along with her direction. The film demonstrated Hitchcock’s remarkable versatility and his ability to handle screwball comedy timing and romantic farce as deftly as the suspense thrillers for which he was famous. Robert Montgomery, who had recently starred in Night Must Fall, proved an ideal foil for Lombard’s effervescent energy, and Gene Raymond brought a quiet charm to the role of the romantic rival. The film was produced by RKO Radio Pictures, the same studio that had recently released Hitchcock’s suspense classic Suspicion. Tragically, Carole Lombard would die in a plane crash on January 16, 1942, just one year after the film’s release, at the age of 33, while returning from a war bonds tour. Her death devastated Hollywood, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith remains a poignant reminder of her extraordinary comic talent. The colorization process brings new visual delight to this unique entry in Hitchcock’s legendary filmography.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD restored
• Colorized: Professionally colorized from original black and white
• Audio: Original mono restored
• Runtime: Approximately 95 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Did Alfred Hitchcock really direct a comedy?
A: Yes, Mr. & Mrs. Smith is Hitchcock’s only pure comedy — a screwball romantic farce without any of his trademark suspense or thriller elements. He made it as a favor to star Carole Lombard.

Q: What happened to Carole Lombard after this film?
A: Tragically, Carole Lombard died in a plane crash on January 16, 1942, at just 33 years old, while returning from a war bonds tour. She was married to Clark Gable at the time, and her death was one of the greatest losses Hollywood had ever experienced.

Q: Is this the complete version?
A: Yes, this is the full 1941 theatrical release starring Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery, presented in its colorized version.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: DRM-free MP4, compatible with virtually any device or media player.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: €15.00 for instant download. The colorization process ensures every scene looks stunning in color.

Q: Can I watch on multiple devices?
A: Absolutely. The file is DRM-free, so you can watch on your TV, tablet, phone, or computer.

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