Most of the reviewers seem to have taken the premise of this comedy much too seriously and allow themselves to be unnecessarily offended.
I was twelve when my family and I first enjoyed this charming confection in 1959 and I find myself still able to appreciate it for what it is.
To start with the production values are sumptuous and greatly enhanced by wide screen, lush colour and authentic sets and costumes.
The casting is first rate with the polished and ever reliable Clifton Webb firmly at the helm and Dorothy McGuire giving an attractive and intuitive performance that I feel ranks as one of her best. Charles Coburn provides some very funny moments and the fresh and lovely Jill St. John represents the younger generation along with David Nelson and others. I love this film and intend watching it again soon. Come on, give it a go.
I was twelve when my family and I first enjoyed this charming confection in 1959 and I find myself still able to appreciate it for what it is.
To start with the production values are sumptuous and greatly enhanced by wide screen, lush colour and authentic sets and costumes.
The casting is first rate with the polished and ever reliable Clifton Webb firmly at the helm and Dorothy McGuire giving an attractive and intuitive performance that I feel ranks as one of her best. Charles Coburn provides some very funny moments and the fresh and lovely Jill St. John represents the younger generation along with David Nelson and others. I love this film and intend watching it again soon. Come on, give it a go.