Though she came up through the silent era, Jean Arthur was truly made for talkies. With her wonderfully expressive voice, offbeat delivery, and impeccable comic timing, she quickly emerged among the greatest stars of the screwball genre. A famously private figure who shunned the spotlight throughout her career, Arthur endures as one of the most beloved and enigmatic personalities of Hollywood’s golden age. Watch our Starring Jean Arthur series now on the Criterion Channel! https://www.criterionc