In Connecticut (1945) — Christmas

The story follows Elizabeth Lane (played with effortless charm by ), a famous lifestyle columnist for Smart Housekeeping magazine. To her readers, she is the ultimate domestic goddess living on a picturesque Connecticut farm with a loving husband and a perfect baby. In reality, Elizabeth is a single, career-driven New Yorker who can’t boil water and gets her recipes from her chef friend, Felix.

December 15, 2021 6:42am. Robert Shayne, Reginald Gardiner, S.Z. Sakall and Barbara Stanwyck in 1945's 'Christmas in Connecticut.' The Hollywood Reporter Christmas in Connecticut (1945) - IMDb Christmas in Connecticut (1945)

The 1945 film is a sparkling example of the post-war screwball comedy, blending holiday warmth with a sharp, slightly cynical wit that keeps it from becoming overly sentimental. The Plot: A "Hunky-Dunky" Charade The story follows Elizabeth Lane (played with effortless