That Uncertain Feeling (1941) Burgess Meredith | Comedy Classic Film Apr 2026

: Released between Lubitsch’s more political works like Ninotchka and To Be or Not to Be , this film is noted for its "unapologetic silliness".

While in the doctor's waiting room, Jill meets (Burgess Meredith), a temperamental, eccentric, and misanthropic pianist. Intrigued by his artistic passion—a sharp contrast to her husband’s practical business mindset—Jill begins an affair that leads her to file for a divorce. Larry, realizing he might lose his wife, hatches a plan using reverse psychology to win her back. Burgess Meredith’s Role : Released between Lubitsch’s more political works like

: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic Picture for the work of Werner R. Heymann. Larry, realizing he might lose his wife, hatches

: Because it is now in the public domain , it can be widely viewed on platforms like YouTube or streamed through the Criterion Channel . : Because it is now in the public

: The film features standout supporting performances, notably Eve Arden as a witty legal secretary and Alan Mowbray as the influential psychoanalyst.

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