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THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (1940)
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Monday, June 15, 2026
Fashion model Kitty Carroll is fed up with her job, especially her abusive boss Mr. Growley. She answers Prof. Gibbs' (John Barrymore) classified ad for a volunteer to test an invisibility invention, hoping that if it's successful, she can use it to exact some revenge on Growley. Broke playboy Richard Russell, Gibbs' financier, hopes the invisibility invention will restore his fortunes, and against the wishes of his exasperated and accident-prone butler (Charlie Ruggles), decides to gamble all he has left on Gibbs. Shemp Howard plays Hammerhead Frankie, one of three bumbling hoods who work for an exiled South American gangster "Blackie" Cole. Cole also wants the secret invisibility formula, so he can return to his country. The invisibility formula actually works, but to Kitty's surprise, it's temporary effects may be permanent after the subject drinks alcohol.
Universal's "Invisible Man" franchise turns to comedy with this B budget entry, notable for its starring of stage and screen legend John Barrymore in one of his final roles. Curly Howard may not "look more and more like Barrymore" (MOVIE MANIACS 1936), but Shemp Howard had the opportunity to work with his brother's idol in several scenes.
Details
Average Rating:  [ 7.00/10 ] 6 votes |
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| Featuring | Shemp Howard (Solo) |
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| Release Date | Friday, December 27, 1940 |
| Studio | Universal |
| Production Type | Feature Film |
| Duration | 73 min. |
