jcwoon

I stumbled upon this film and ended up watching the whole thing. Was not as bad (cheesy) as i thought it wouod be and I think this was mostly due to Barry Van Dyke's natural acting and responses (script). The Caterina character was a little overacted and unnecessary ott anger (unexplained until the end). My big gripe with it would be B Van D's awful dyed hair, eyebrows and pancake makeup - not his doing surely. The child actor was not strong. This movie seems to be comprised of siblings and offspring of well-known people. The title is overwrought and implies bigger things than it delivers. Funny off-piste comments on YT about how very important it is to clean a new residence when you move in - that scene obviously resonated with people...And - did the star-struck cable guy ever connect Edward up to the service ?

I watched this movie principally for the fashions and interior details. Bob Hope with his 1940's brylcreamed dyed-too-dark-hair was embarrassing. Frankie 'yeah man' Avalon had missed the bus majorly. Fall-flat slapstick jokes unable to be carried off by the lead - and why should he bother. Dialogue and plot gossamer thin. Dina Merrill was exquisite - a beautiful elegant society matron, a clothes horse, a mannequin with the sweetest smile. Tuesday Weld reminded me a little bit of Julie from the Love Boat during her 'later' phase. I'm just adding words now so I can submit this review....

Overall: execrable.