On the surface, "Holiday For Lovers" is a superficial piece of fluff shot on a Hollywood back lot, using plenty of green screen technology of that era. But if this movie is a relative potboiler shot in a year of great films, 1959, much worse movies have been made.
And it is a fun watch!
This is one rare movie in which we see Jill St. John with dark brown hair, not her trademark red hair. No matter: She is very lovely looking in this movie. Carol Lynley makes an early appearance, as Ms. St. John's sister; they had appeared two years before on "The Dupont Show Of The Month." Both they and their co-performers do a fine job here.
If Fox cut corners on this movie, as well as some others made during this period (such as 1960's "The Lost World"), that is likely because it was preparing for the shoot of "Cleopatra," which would be a MAJOR financial drain.
Just do not put your expectations high. While 1959 was one of the most notable years for movies, and while this movie would not rank alongside the greats of that year ("Anatomy Of A Murder," "Ben Hur," "North By Northwest"), this movie has much to offer. You get to see some footage of South America from 1959. Also, almost one hour into the film, one hears Carol Lynley utter the word "groovy."
Overall, a fascinating movie that reflects its era well.
And it is a fun watch!
This is one rare movie in which we see Jill St. John with dark brown hair, not her trademark red hair. No matter: She is very lovely looking in this movie. Carol Lynley makes an early appearance, as Ms. St. John's sister; they had appeared two years before on "The Dupont Show Of The Month." Both they and their co-performers do a fine job here.
If Fox cut corners on this movie, as well as some others made during this period (such as 1960's "The Lost World"), that is likely because it was preparing for the shoot of "Cleopatra," which would be a MAJOR financial drain.
Just do not put your expectations high. While 1959 was one of the most notable years for movies, and while this movie would not rank alongside the greats of that year ("Anatomy Of A Murder," "Ben Hur," "North By Northwest"), this movie has much to offer. You get to see some footage of South America from 1959. Also, almost one hour into the film, one hears Carol Lynley utter the word "groovy."
Overall, a fascinating movie that reflects its era well.