I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Errol Flynn showed he was very capable of making light comedies and "Four's a Crowd" is his best one by quite some way. Once again, Michael Curtiz is the director and Olivia De Havilland is Flynn's leading lady. The script is a bit corny in all honesty but at least "Four's a Crowd" isn't depressing or melancholic. It takes a bit of getting used to, seeing Errol Flynn in a contemporary setting. An undemanding film but quite amusing.

I'm giving this a rather low mark -- "6" -- because I think it's a very uneven film. It has its moments when it's quite clever and funny. And then there were times when I found myself rolling my eyes. Perhaps it's a function of the 1930s and the changing sophistication of scripts. In the 1930s there was a preoccupation about those in high society...and that's part of this story. But, as the '30s came to a close, scripts became more sophisticated, and that's part of this story, as well.Erroll Flynn -- a public relations man -- is trying to get an account with millionaire Walter Connolly (who is a supporting actor that always turns in a fine performance). Flynn is an ex-newspaper man who goes back to the paper, but with the wrong motive...and with Rosiland Russell chasing the story...and Flynn. Meanwhile, the paper is now owned by Patric Knowles, who is engaged to the millionaire's daughter -- Olivia deHavilland. To be honest, it gets complicated. In the end, everyone winds up with the right spouse, and that's what the real story line is about.Flynn is decent here, though I would hardly call this one of his standout roles. I suppose his female fans loved seeing him shirtless! Boy, did he need a tan! Ros Russell is decent, too, as is Patric Knowles. Olivia deHavilland is most interesting...not because of a great performance...but because this role is very different for her.This film is almost quite good. Not good enough, however, for my DVD shelf.

What a fun cast ! Bob Lansford (Errol Flynn) and reporter Jean Christy (Rosalind Russell) are scheming writers, about to lose their jobs. They decide to write stories about rich man Mr. Dillingwill (Walter Connelly -- played the father of the bride in It Happened One Night) that will affect his standing, as well as theirs. Errol Flynn, about 30 at this time, is known mostly as swashbuckling pirate and Robin Hood, and has a most interesting family history in real life; check it out on the Bio page of IMDb. And of course, they do manage to take Flynn's shirt off in Four's a Crowd. Olivia DeHavilland (Gone With the Wind) plays Lorri, the daughter of Dillingwell. Also look for Margaret Hamilton (wicked witch from Wizard of Oz) as Amy, the housekeeper with long pigtails no less, and Frank Pangborn plays the butler. He always had perfect timing as the prim & proper butler, the hotel clerk, or the bank examiner in Bank Dick. The sale of the newspaper was a common theme in the 30s and 40s, (think Citizen Kane) but here it's a fun caper as everyone tries to decide which side they are on. Check out the giant train set Mr. Connelly and his butler play with. This story kind of goes around the mulberry bush, but it's fun to be along for the ride. As others have noted, this WOULD be a good DVD, but doesn't seem to have been released yet. Directed by Michael Curtiz.

I just saw this movie last night for the first time and taped it off of TCM as part of the Errol Flynn festival for April, and am I glad I did! Flynn is hilarious as the lovable cad he was born to play, and almost every gag line he has works with his flawless delivery and perfect timing. Flynn also turns out, not surprisingly when one thinks about it, to be a physical comedian on par with (I sh*t you not) Cary Grant. Another commenter notes that de Havilland's role was wasted on her, and I agree, but she still turns in a great performance. I would probably have cast Jean Arthur or even Claudette Colbert (anything to see her in a slinky silk slip again!) in the role, but Olivia has the chops, no doubt. Some folks might not have cared for all the phone conversations, but one in particular (here be spoilers) when Flynn has to make two dates for the same night without them overlapping is hysterical. Also, Flynn's ingenious use of the household butter supply brings forth the chortles.If only the black shoe bastards had let Flynn do what he wanted and make more of these screwball comedies! What a treasure trove they would be!