Comrade X (1940) (Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr) - Region 2

I REALLY LOVE this movie!!!...

Classic and funny! I enjoyed very much!

This movie lampoons the pre-WWII Soviet Union, skewering the Communist regime with humor and highlighting the ridiculous ways of a very nasty & tyrannical government in a manner that at times is laugh-out-loud funny. Sadly, this is one of those old classic movies about which you could say "They don't make 'em like that any more."

This 1939 spoof on Soviet Communism and foreign correspondent glamour is wonderfully funny. Some historical background about the rising tension between Russia and Germany at the time as well as an understanding of how so many upper class Americans romanticized the Soviet Union will help viewers understand much of the humor. I highly recommend this film.

Many movies poke fun at the Soviets. Having traveled to Russia several times, this is my favorite. When so many misguided leftists of the 1940's were defending communism, this film courageously suggests the pervasiveness of the totalitarian government of Stalin. (It was filmed just before Russia was attacked by the Germans in World War II)Clark Gable plays a journalist who is also doubling as an American spy. When his spy activity is discovered by a hotel employee cleaning his hotel room, Gable is blackmailed into helping the Russian's daughter (Hedy Lamar) who is fanatical about the progress of communism. He has to get her out of the country before Lamar gets into trouble with her enthusiasm. What's so hilarious is that to "get the girl", Clark Gable pretends he loves communism too, all for the purpose of enticing the daughter to trust him. He promises they will both spread communism outside Russia. (I think his pro-communist stance, even taken in jest, caused the film to be unpopular). Nevertheless, the movie has a great cast, a wonderful love affair, humorous situations, and biting satire and wit. You'll enjoy this one.

This 1940 black and white movie packs a lot into 90 minutes. Besides petite Hedy knocking down big Clark there is: Hedy in a girl fight, Hedy driving a street car, Hedy driving an armoured tank, Hedy in her parachute-like nightgown, a car chase, a steam train, Russia, foreign correspondents, intrigue, a request for Kimmel, and prison where people sing 'We Are Free' in Russian of course. Clark Gable is funny and in charge, Hedy is a beautiful communist and Eve Arden is well dressed in a small supporting role. This movie is free of sex, nudity and foul language which means that the acting is excellent. The dialogue is witty and well spoken by all of the actors. Hedy and Clark do kiss and embrace under a tree but it is for the good of the cause!

Mostly hilarious look at the Original Communists, before they were whitewashed as "Allies" by being attacked by their pre-Barbarossa partners-in-crime, the Nazi Germans. Indoctrination? Bewildered peasants being shot at dawn by their Leaders? Fake news dressed up as the Official Headline? It's all here. Plenty of black humor by the incomparable Clark Gable and the stunning Hedy Lamarr (nope, not Headley), included as well.If you love Socialism, you'll hate this Movie! Which is why I loved it....