That Uncertain Feeling (1941) in Color — Starring Merle Oberon & Melvyn Douglas

That Uncertain Feeling (1941) — Buy This Classic in Color

Discover That Uncertain Feeling, Ernst Lubitsch’s sophisticated 1941 romantic comedy starring Merle Oberon and Melvyn Douglas, now available as a professionally colorized version. Own this classic movie in color as a DRM-free MP4 digital download for just €15.00.

Plot Summary

Jill Baker (Merle Oberon) is a beautiful, restless socialite married to Larry Baker (Melvyn Douglas), a successful, affable insurance executive who adores her completely but whose comfortable predictability has left Jill feeling suffocated by the numbing routine of upper-class married life. Plagued by mysterious psychosomatic ailments — particularly persistent, inexplicable hiccups that strike at the most embarrassing moments — Jill consults a fashionable psychoanalyst who encourages her to explore her suppressed desires and seek greater excitement and fulfillment. During one of these sessions she encounters Alexander Sebastian (Burgess Meredith), a brilliantly eccentric, wildly temperamental concert pianist who is the absolute opposite of her steady, dependable husband in every conceivable way. Alexander is passionate, unpredictable, infuriatingly self-absorbed, and utterly convinced of his own artistic genius, and Jill finds herself irresistibly drawn to his bohemian intensity and romantic volatility. What follows is a sparkling, wickedly funny battle of romantic wills as the steady Larry and the volatile Alexander compete for Jill’s affections through increasingly absurd situations, while Jill herself must ultimately decide whether she truly wants the dangerous excitement of artistic passion or the genuine, tested warmth of a husband who may be predictable but whose love is absolutely dependable and real. Ernst Lubitsch orchestrates the romantic complications with his legendary lightness of touch, allowing the comedy to emerge naturally from character and situation rather than broad farce, building to a resolution that is both surprising and deeply satisfying. This classic movie represents the famed Lubitsch Touch at its most delightful and elegant.

Cast & Crew

Director: Ernst Lubitsch

Stars: Merle Oberon, Melvyn Douglas, Burgess Meredith, Alan Mowbray, Olive Blakeney, Harry Davenport, Sig Ruman, Eve Arden, Richard Carle, Mary Currier

Merle Oberon brings luminous beauty and sparkling comic timing to Jill, navigating her character’s romantic confusion with elegance and genuine emotional depth that grounds the comedy in real feeling. Melvyn Douglas is perfectly cast as the seemingly ordinary husband whose quiet decency and genuine love prove far more valuable than flashy romantic gestures, his understated comic skill making Larry both sympathetic and genuinely funny. Burgess Meredith nearly steals the film as the magnificently impossible Alexander, a performance of such committed eccentricity and inspired comic invention that audiences remember him long after the final frame.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

That Uncertain Feeling was originally filmed in black and white with Ernst Lubitsch’s trademark visual elegance and sophisticated European-influenced style. This professionally colorized restoration brings frame-by-frame precision to the chic Upper East Side apartments, the glamorous evening wear, the intimate dinner party scenes, and the visually expressive performances that make Lubitsch’s romantic comedy sparkle with wit and charm. The colorized version adds wonderful visual warmth and period atmosphere to this restored classic film, enhancing the contrast between Larry’s comfortable elegance and Alexander’s bohemian chaos. Now also available in colour.

Buy That Uncertain Feeling in color today for just €15.00. Your DRM-free MP4 download is available for instant access.

Historical Significance

That Uncertain Feeling exemplifies the legendary Lubitsch Touch — Ernst Lubitsch’s signature blend of sophisticated innuendo, elegant visual storytelling, and wry European-flavored wit that influenced generations of romantic comedy filmmakers from Billy Wilder to Nora Ephron. A loose remake of his own 1925 silent film Kiss Me Again, the 1941 version showcases Lubitsch’s mature command of screwball comedy conventions while maintaining the subtlety and emotional intelligence that set his work apart from more broadly comic contemporaries. The film premiered during the last months before America’s entry into World War II, representing the final flowering of a sophisticated Hollywood comedy tradition that the war would fundamentally transform. Through colorization, this landmark Lubitsch comedy is preserved for modern audiences.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD restored
• Colorized: Professionally colorized from original black and white
• Audio: Original mono restored
• Runtime: Approximately 84 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: What is the famous Lubitsch Touch featured in this film?
A: The Lubitsch Touch refers to Ernst Lubitsch’s signature style of sophisticated, subtle comedy that works through elegant suggestion, witty implication, and visual storytelling rather than broad jokes, creating humor that rewards intelligent audiences with layers of meaning and charm.

Q: Who is Alexander Sebastian in the story?
A: Alexander Sebastian (Burgess Meredith) is an eccentric, temperamental concert pianist whose passionate, unpredictable personality provides a stark contrast to Merle Oberon’s dependable husband, creating a romantic triangle that drives the film’s sparkling comedy.

Q: How does colorization enhance this sophisticated comedy?
A: Colorization adds visual richness to the elegant New York apartments, glamorous costumes, and intimate social settings that define Lubitsch’s sophisticated world, allowing modern viewers to fully appreciate the visual elegance and period charm that complement the film’s witty dialogue and performances.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as an MP4 file compatible with virtually any device or media player.

Q: Is there DRM on the file?
A: No. The download is completely DRM-free so you can watch it on any device without restrictions.

Q: How quickly can I watch after purchase?
A: Your download link is available instantly after payment, so you can start watching within minutes.

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