Just so...so bad

Fantastic!

In other words,this film is a surreal ride.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

Mark Christopher (Dick Powell) is a successful Hollywood writer struggling with writer's block. War buddy Virgil is his assistant. Maude Snodgrass is his secretary. Isabella Alexander is his girlfriend. Vice cop Sam Hanlon brings over 17 year old juvenile delinquent Susan Beaurgard Landis (Debbie Reynolds) who he hopes would give Mark writing material. Mark allows her to stay instead of the reformatory over the Christmas holidays."Remember you guys. She's underage." That line alone makes this one of the most awkward comedy setups ever and it made me chuckle. Honestly, there are a few jokes that made me laugh. The premise is completely unrealistic. I wonder if it's as awkward for a contemporary audience. This is very light and romantic which keeps clashing with the underage part. I kept repeating to myself that it's another era until the romance takes one step too far. Old timey morals can't excuse that. It's undeniable that Debbie Reynolds is adorable and I want to accept this for her. I would give this a pass if they didn't go that extra step.

An inane farce where a screenwriter, Dick Powell, winds up marrying a delinquent, 17 years old and played by Debbie Reynolds. They wed so she can stay out of jail and then Powell goes off to write his screenplay.Ann Francis steals the scenes she is in as the jilted fiancée of Powell.There are some interesting characters, one Glenda Farrell. In the end, everyone finds basically what they're looking for out of life.There is a nice dream sequence where the two ladies compete for Powell's attention.Snappy dialogue but the story itself is so ornery.

I saw this film for the first time on the Classic Film Network only by chance. I missed about 20 minutes of it. I have been searching for it ever since. Where can I find it for purchase? If not available,why? It was an amusing and imaginative film. Dick Powell and Debbie Reynolds were delightful to watch. I really enjoyed watching all of the cast, some of whom when on to do sitcoms in the 60's and 70's. If anyone can send me information on purchasing this film, I would greatly appreciate it. Is there a website link I could go to or film company I could contact? Please email me a response or respond to this thread. Much appreciated!

This is a cute little movie for those interested in the films of the 1950s. There is a little bit of comedy, a little bit of Christmas cheer, and a little bit of gorgeous color. You also get a romance between an older man and younger girl that ends up as "happily ever after." There is something in it for just about anyone. The age difference between the principle characters is typical of films of the era which was one that was full of May-December romance movies and couplings. SABRINA, LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON, and many others come to mind. The age difference between the characters would be controversial today. However, you have to remember that watching an older film is viewing the societal mores of another era. It WAS another era and they followed different guidelines of acceptability.