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Four's A Crowd is one of the films you love to see as a child and then again when you get older. The fast-talking and fast-moving tempo of the movie grabs the viewer and forces movie watchers of all ages to keep their eyes on the screen for fear of missing a laugh or a star's expression. The leads in this film were climbing stars at the time and accepting this script was one way they could show all of Hollywood they had versatility. History tells us that Flynn especially loved playing comedy, something he had little chance to do since he was destined to becoming better known as a swashbuckler. But he manages to pull it off quite well as he seems to enjoy each and every scene playing the comedic antagonist and maneuvering himself and the rest of the cast through a fast-changing plot. Yes, this film challenges movie goers to pay attention to the entire film - from Grandpa's (Walter Connelly) expensive model railroad playground and the offices of a working newspaper to the luxurious rooms (sets) in the supposed house where Grandpa and his granddaughter (DeHavilland) live. Here is a comedy made in the black-and-white era that deserves your attention if you love film comedies of the time. And don't forget to watch closely as the four primary characters thrash out an ending that satisfies the sensibilities of audiences of all ages.