From the dull opening scene at the harpsichord, to the endless and dull parade, and then all the drawing room antics, I couldn't find one thing even remotely amusing in this farce.
Bergman and Ferrer manage to retain their dignity, but everybody else is just carrying on like they want to be sure the people in the gallery are entertained. I half-expected Benny Hill or Jerry Lewis to make a cameo.
There is allegedly some kind of story here about political intrigue. Who cares.
The only appeal for me was Bergman's magnificent bust in the opening scene, and her attire throughout. She really was ridiculously good-looking. She is extremely fortunate her career survived this ponderous mess. If somebody told me it actually wasn't released in American until years after Anastasia and Indiscreet, I would be prepared to believe it.
Bergman and Ferrer manage to retain their dignity, but everybody else is just carrying on like they want to be sure the people in the gallery are entertained. I half-expected Benny Hill or Jerry Lewis to make a cameo.
There is allegedly some kind of story here about political intrigue. Who cares.
The only appeal for me was Bergman's magnificent bust in the opening scene, and her attire throughout. She really was ridiculously good-looking. She is extremely fortunate her career survived this ponderous mess. If somebody told me it actually wasn't released in American until years after Anastasia and Indiscreet, I would be prepared to believe it.