Love and Laughter: A Cinematic Valentine's Day Bouquet.(screwball and romantic film comedies) From: USA Today (Magazine) | Date: January 1, 2000| Author: GEHRING, WES | COPYRIGHT 2000 Society for the Advancement of Education. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Whether screwball or romantic comedy, love invariably triumphs on the silver screen.

AS VALENTINE'S DAY approaches, it is time to take out your best clothes, make dinner reservations, and, oh yes, select a romantic comedy movie/video that will set the right mood for your special evening. This is a film genre which usually comes in two types--the screwball variety (with the accent on funny) and the traditional romantic comedy (with the accent on love).

The mos...