New York is a magnet for a lot of people that are trying to make it in the Big Apple. The 1950s saw a lot of young Americans that wanted to find their way in the world, as was the case of Meg Wheeler, who comes to the city with the idea that success is just a step away. The city was teeming with white collar jobs in all kinds of fields.
Little prepares Meg for her arrival at the old Pennsilvania Station. As soon as she goes to ask directions, her luggage disappears! In spite of that rude welcome, Meg gets over that initial bad experience and settles in an all women hotel where she makes friends who come to her rescue providing a wardrobe so she can be presentable for her job interviews.
It's not hard for her to find a receptionist job in a sweater manufacturer's shop. The boss knowing Meg has a fine feminine figure wants her to display some of the things he is selling. Meg has her share of men that want to take advantage of her, notably, Ross Tayford, who sees an easy prey, but who is in for a big surprise! Meg who has fallen for Evan Doughton, realizes that in comparison with his older brother, Miles, he is not the man for her. Meg and Miles develop a mutual attraction that proves Meg's heart was conquered by the more mature Miles.
The film is made more enjoyable by the presence of a disarming Shirley MacLaine who was fairly new to the cinema, yet, she showed she had a tremendous appeal in everything she played. David Niven is seen as Miles, the older man who falls head over heels with the beautiful Meg. Gig Young and Rod Taylor appear as Meg's pursuers and both are charming. Jim Backus also contributes to the film's success as Meg's boss.
Charles Walters directed with sure hand and created a fun film that is entertaining and fun to watch.
Little prepares Meg for her arrival at the old Pennsilvania Station. As soon as she goes to ask directions, her luggage disappears! In spite of that rude welcome, Meg gets over that initial bad experience and settles in an all women hotel where she makes friends who come to her rescue providing a wardrobe so she can be presentable for her job interviews.
It's not hard for her to find a receptionist job in a sweater manufacturer's shop. The boss knowing Meg has a fine feminine figure wants her to display some of the things he is selling. Meg has her share of men that want to take advantage of her, notably, Ross Tayford, who sees an easy prey, but who is in for a big surprise! Meg who has fallen for Evan Doughton, realizes that in comparison with his older brother, Miles, he is not the man for her. Meg and Miles develop a mutual attraction that proves Meg's heart was conquered by the more mature Miles.
The film is made more enjoyable by the presence of a disarming Shirley MacLaine who was fairly new to the cinema, yet, she showed she had a tremendous appeal in everything she played. David Niven is seen as Miles, the older man who falls head over heels with the beautiful Meg. Gig Young and Rod Taylor appear as Meg's pursuers and both are charming. Jim Backus also contributes to the film's success as Meg's boss.
Charles Walters directed with sure hand and created a fun film that is entertaining and fun to watch.