- Film Review
- Reviewed By Tony Sloman
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4 out of 5
This battle-of-the-sexes romantic comedy was the first and most entertaining of the series of films Doris Day made for Universal Studios that gave the singing star a career lift and successfully teamed her with the likes of Cary Grant, James Garner and her most popular partner, Rock Hudson. It's ultra-glossy froth, and the smart plot about Day and Hudson sharing a telephone party line won an Oscar for best story and screenplay. Hudson displays a flair for adroit humour, but the funniest material goes to Tony Randall (never better) and the acerbic Thelma Ritter, and both shine through the heavily piled-on glamour (the hallmark of co-producer Ross Hunter). Director Michael Gordon's use of CinemaScope is exemplary.
Plot Summary
Romantic comedy starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson. Interior decorator Jan Morrow shares her phone line with philandering songwriter Brad Allen, a man she despises. Meeting a handsome Texan, she is favourably struck by the difference between the two men.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Jan Morrow
- Doris Day
- Brad Allen
- Rock Hudson
- Jonathan Forbes
- Tony Randall
- Alma
- Thelma Ritter
- Tony Walters
- Nick Adams
- Marie
- Julia Meade
- Harry
- Allen Jenkins
- Pierot
- Marcel Dalio
- Mrs Walters
- Lee Patrick
Crew
- Director
- Michael Gordon
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