Christmas Movie Review: Day Three

Made Each Other (1939) 

Technically this movie isn't about Christmas, but it has a New Year's scene, and its on the internet as one of the movies to watch in December, so I'm not the only one. *Winks*

When a young man and woman begin a very hasty marriage after a short meeting, it's questionable to their friends and family whether this union will last.
 John Mason or 'Johnny' (Jimmy Stewart) is a young lawyer trying hard to climb up the ladder, and it seems rather impulsive for him to marry Jane, (Carole Lombard) a woman he's known for one day.
 As money gets tighter, and a new baby arrives, the young couple struggle to keep body and soul together, as well as keep Johnny's mother (who is living with them) satisfied and happy.

This is another tear-jerking, heart-warming film that makes you believe in love <33

Seeing the two people so in love and trying so hard makes you want to root for them and hope that they can succeed in life, no matter how difficult it is. 

 It shows the tough side of marriage, as well as the beautiful, making this more than a romantic comedy. Its a beautiful love story about two very average people living a very average life, and trying to keep a very average marriage. 

 Jimmy Stewart is probably my favorite actor of all time (its really a toss-up between him and Gary Cooper) and he portrayed the struggling, frustrated husband as only Stewart could; with his boy-next-door sweetness and all-American attitude that earned him the nickname "The World's Best Friend". 

 Your heart breaks for poor Johnny, watching him work so hard, only to be knocked down again and again, but during it all you somehow still believe that the young man will succeed. Someday. 

Carole Lombard played the character of Jane wonderfully. <3 I grew up watching her in the Shirley Temple film 'Now and Forever' and always thought she was a beautifully strong woman. 

 Jane's determination to stand by her husband's side, no matter what, makes her a role model other girls would do well to respect, and she tries her best to remain cheerful and encouraging for Johnny, which can be hard with a nagging mother-in-law. 

 She isn't perfect, of course, which only makes us love her all the more. Carole gave Jane's character such strength, and I enjoyed seeing her superb acting skills. 

 When tragedy strikes, poor Jane finally does crumble, and its up to Johnny to keep these from falling apart completely. 

 I would tell you more, but shhhhhhhh. Spoilers. 

There are many other supporting characters to the story, like Mrs. Mason (Johnny's mother), his boss and other co-workers. I loved seeing Louise Beavers (also from Holiday Inn) character, Lily. She seems to be such a kind, lovable person, and always ready to help the Masons out, despite the fact that they can no longer pay her. She is the kind of woman anyone who want for their aunt or grandma. <3 

There is a scene where a very distraught Johnny comes home drunk, and I loved how patient and kind Jane remains, knowing how much he's hurting. He admits that he loves very much her and needs her, and the scene ends happily. It doesn't show him drinking. There is also some drinking at the New Years party. 

A few kisses. Maybe a low neckline. That's it! 

I adore this story, either as a Christmas movie or as romance, and at the risk of sounding like a broken record, I'm giving this one five stars also! 

My review: Five Stars ✩✩✩✩✩

I hope you sit down to watch this wonderful old film! Until tomorrow then, 

                                                                                                LaKaysha