The basic idea of "Make Way for a Lady" is sound and could have made a very good film. Unfortunately, when it comes to the teenage character, June (Anne Shirley), the writer really blew it. Instead of a realistic young lady, June is a caricature--a giant and ridiculous stereotype of a girl! Some folks might be able to look past this...but for me it took a very good story and practically ruined it.
When the film begins, Chris Drew (Herbert Marshall) and his daughter June are happy and the biggest problem in their lives is June's upcoming performance in the school pageant. So far...so good. But June gets the crazy idea that a lady writer is her father's long lost love...and June is determined to bring them together. At the same time, Chris actually begins dating one of June's teachers and soon they are in love. So how does June muck it all up? See the film...or don't!
I have raised two daughters and taught high school and middle school...so I have seen enough drama in my life. June's drama is like all of these kids all rolled into one...and is just as annoying. It's a shame, as the film could have been very good...but this character pretty much ruins the movie.
By the way, is it just me or was the relationship between Chris and June a bit on the creepy side at times?
