During the Great Depression, many Americans escaped through the movies, and while an array of genres appealed to the vast majority, comedy reigned as one of the most popular among audiences. An abundance of notable stars, such as Jean Harlow, Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Myrna Loy, and William Powell, thrived in the genre, but one influential comedy team that often gets lost in the shuffle is Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray.