S1E03 - The Merry Jail [1917] with Matt Severson

Margaret Herrick Library Director Matt Severson joins us to discuss THE MERRY JAIL, Lubitsch’s first operetta adaptation. It’s a big step forward towards the recognizable comedy of manners that would become Lubitsch’s trademark, and a great jumping off point to discuss the beginnings of his stylistic tendencies. NEXT WEEK: Peter Labuza joins us to discuss I DON’T WANT TO BE A MAN . For details on where to find this film, check out our resources page. WORKS CITED: THE MERRY JAIL - Blog entry by Jose Arroyo’s website “Notes On Film”.