The connection between the movie’s name and the story isn’t clear, but seeing John Barrymore and Carole Lombard engage in some playful back-and-forth is entertaining, supported by Walter Connolly’s weary “Oliver” and Roscoe Karns’ perpetually intoxicated "Owen." Barrymore portrays "Jaffe," a renowned showman who finds an unlikely talent in the oddly named "Mlldred Plotka," rebrands her as "Lily Garland," and—despite …

Prepare yourself for an intense experience as Twentieth Century unfolds; it’s a screwball comedy pushed to its limits and rarely pauses. The film delivers one outlandish, unforgettable moment after another—standout examples include Carole Lombard being pricked with a pincushion and John Barrymore pretending to be mortally wounded so she'll agree to extend her contract. Barrymore’s performance is wonderfully theatrica…