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”.

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HOW WOULD LUBITSCH DO IT? is a journey through the life and works of Ernst Lubitsch in chronological order, one film at a time. In this limited podcast series, host Devan Scott will facilitate a series of discussions about all 43 of Ernst Lubitsch’s surviving films, from Wo ist mein Schatz to Cluny Brown. Each episode will consist of a mix of historical background and a discussion with a rotating slate of guests - critics, academics, and filmmakers - about one of Lubitsch’s films.