Brian T. Whitlock (GOWBTW) H.G. Wells is well known for his novel of "The Invisible Man". Well, his credit was due when they decided to make "The Invisible Woman." Rather than having a female scientist, a former model was the guinea pig for a very dotty professor who has created a machine that renders the individual invisible. The model was a success, and she uses the feat to get even on her employer. But the machine caught the attention of seedy characters. They get the machine, but don't know how to work it. Virginia Bruce plays Kitty, and is very sexy in her role. John Barrymore plays the professor. Margaret Hamilton plays the professor's assistant who was well known a year earlier in "The Wizard of Oz". And one star that I remembered the best is Stooge Shemp Howard. I think that the movie would be best with the other two. Even without Moe and Larry, it was still a funny movie. But they would decline being villains. Sci-fi comedy at its best here. 3.5 out of 5 stars

weezeralfalfa Kindly ignore the scathing comments of some of the professional critics. Collectively, the reviewers herein have provided a much more balanced assessment of this fun film: a refreshing comedic take on a subject otherwise treated seriously, except for the later "Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man". Seems rich playboy Richard Russell(John Howard) has been supporting old Professor Gibbs' dubious efforts at inventing. But Russell is suddenly informed by his accountant that he is broke, hence can no longer support Gibbs' research. However, Gibbs says he's on the verge of a revolutionary invention that makes people invisible, and is reversible. Gibbs puts an advertisement in the paper for a volunteer guinea pig. The first to respond is a charming model, Kitty(Virginia Bruce), who has recently been fired by her excessively strict boss, Mr. Growley(Charles Lane), who lives up to his name. Kitty would like to become invisible to help her teach Mr. Growley a lesson. Probably the funniest part of the film is where Kitty, in her invisible guise, descends on Mr. Growley, creating havoc in his office and the outside showroom area. Much reminds me of "9 to 5". Fortunately, in response, Mr. Growley institutes a more lenient attitude toward his girls, and gives Kitty back her job, not knowing she was the angry spirit.When gangster Blackie learns of this wondrous invention, he sends 3 goons(Shemp Howard, Edward Brophy, and Donald McBride) to steal it and bring it back to his Mexico hideout. He wants to become invisible, so he can return to the US. The goons enter Gibbs' lab when he's not there,and stuff his complicated electronic equipment in their car. But when they try it out in Mexico, they can't get it to work. So, Blackie orders that they kidnap Gibbs so he can show them how it works(They're missing the liquid potion part of the formula). They take visible Kitty, as well("We're not going for a drive, we're being taken for a ride" she quips). When they get to the Mexican hideout, it's visible Kitty who manages to become invisible, and knocks the gangsters unconscious. She then proceeds to firm up her flirtation with Russell, who feels he has a gold mine in this invention.I haven't mentioned Russell's butler, George(Charles Ruggles), who has a significant role in dealing with Kitty's invisibility in Russell's mansion or fishing lodge. Among other things, she picks up a cat, which George interprets as a flying cat, and throws it to George.Currently available at YouTube, although that copy has a number of pauses in the first half. Just back up a little and run it again.

mark.waltz What ultimately harmless fun could you get into? (Or unintentionally harmful depending on the victim...) Harassed model Virginia Bruce answers the advertisement from a wacky scientist (John Barrymore) looking for someone willing to become invisible in order to aid the cause of scientific research. All she really wants is the opportunity to get revenge on the nasty boss (a very funny Charles Lane) who wants to dock her pay an hour for being only a minute late then fires her for telling off the imperious customers who purposely ripped her dress. No sooner has she entered Barrymore's lab then she's "outta there!" and back to give payback to Lane in the funniest way possible. This film gives the viewer instant fantasies for similar employers, and should be shown to imperious supervisors who have had too many complaints from their subordinates.But this only briefly deals with the slapstick brought on by Bruce's determination to show Lane a thing or two. It's about a group of criminals whose boss (Oscar Homolka) has been longing to come back to the United States from Mexico but can't because of being wanted by the fed's. When the two dumb gangster sidekicks (Edward Brophy and Donald MacBride, ironically on the wrong side of the law for a change) go up against Bruce and Barrymore, it's obvious who will triumph. Then, there's flustered butler Charles Ruggles, his playboy boss Cesar Romero and Barrymore's suspicious housekeeper, Margaret Hamilton. "What do you think this is, Halloween?" the former Wicked Witch of the West answers to an invisible presence at the door.Everybody shines, the humor is hysterically funny, and even if it is obviously a rip-off of "Topper", it works, thanks to its parody of "The Invisible Man". Don't sip on a soft drink while watching this film too much, because the laughs are frequent and truly gut-wrenching. For example, the two imperious wealthy women get a true eyeful when Bruce shows back up to model for them again, quite unexpectedly. Granted, this film doesn't require much intelligence to just enjoy for its comedy, but what results is a film that you will want to share with your friends and watch over again.

lynpalmer1 I watched this with low expectations even though it has plenty of well known actors in it. It seemed like one of those so bad there fun to watch low budget movies. Boy was I surprised. It was very funny and entertaining from start to finish. Very unusual part for a woman in those days. Sorta like watching Lucy. Every one of the actors know they are not playing Shakespeare and seem to be having a hoot. Special effects aren't too shabby either. The length is perfect with action from start to finish. Not a dull moment. Highly recommend this for anybody. If you can get kids to watch a B&W movie they will love this. Slapstick and sophisticated jokes all in one.