I've always liked his goofy comedic genius. He really loved that beautiful and talented wife of his. I think they were soulmates, like Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy.
"He really loved that beautiful and talented wife of his."
Truly, I think he worshipped the ground she walked on. If you watch "Silent Movie", which actually IS silent, so no going to make a sandwich, you realize it is just a paen to Ann Bancroft. It must be amazing to have a person love you that much.