To start with this is a film about New Zealand women but NOT a New Zealand film.Some viewers are not aware that the N.Z.
backdrops are actually filmed by the second unit while the close-ups and interiors were filmed in the M.G.M.studio.I was 11
when this film was released here and already obsessed with films and film stars.I later understood why my parents steered
me away from "Until They Sail" not only because of the adult content but also because it was only about 12 years after WW11
and even adults refrained from discussing the American "contribution" to our society.Many of my generation were adopted
out and did not discover until years later that they their fathers were actually visiting American servicemen.
Back to the film itself while it's not totally convincing to us Kiwis it is a worthy effort in it's own right.The acting is impressive
particularly from the underrated Jean Simmons who is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous and teams superbly with Paul Newman.