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5.8/10
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A Swedish woman wants her American host to father her baby.A Swedish woman wants her American host to father her baby.A Swedish woman wants her American host to father her baby.
- Awards
- 2 nominations total
Ben Astar
- The Sultan
- (uncredited)
Mark Bailey
- Paul Delville Jr.
- (uncredited)
Anne Benton
- Elizabeth Delville
- (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
John Bryant
- Young Professor
- (uncredited)
Kirk Elliott
- Crewcut - Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Richard George
- Crewcut - Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Everett Glass
- Older Professor
- (uncredited)
James Gonzalez
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Featured reviews
I do like James Mason and what else can be said about Susan Hayward?. With the cast of capable actors, the story should be a given, and should work.
Somehow it doesn't. Is it just dated?. Is it just that romantic romps with hip chicks (Julie Newmar) and rock music have no resonance?. Despite the backdrop of Frank Lloyd Wright's house in Lakeland Florida, the story comes up banal and empty.
Perhaps it is the portrayal of Hayward and Mason as a married couple After the requisite jealousy, tantrums, and throwing around of suitcases, the couple gets back together. We still see formula like this today in recent films like "The Break Up". It just doesn't work, and leaves the viewer feeling they have witnessed somehow, another wooden version of Hollywood romance.
Somehow it doesn't. Is it just dated?. Is it just that romantic romps with hip chicks (Julie Newmar) and rock music have no resonance?. Despite the backdrop of Frank Lloyd Wright's house in Lakeland Florida, the story comes up banal and empty.
Perhaps it is the portrayal of Hayward and Mason as a married couple After the requisite jealousy, tantrums, and throwing around of suitcases, the couple gets back together. We still see formula like this today in recent films like "The Break Up". It just doesn't work, and leaves the viewer feeling they have witnessed somehow, another wooden version of Hollywood romance.
This really is dreck. What a waste of James Mason who still manages a decent performance despite having to deal with not so sophisticated sophisticated dialogue. The sript combines pop pyschology popular in the early 60s with sitcom like witticisms masking as Noel Coward level repartee. Not to mention that it's stagey and setbound with the main premise being pummelled to death. Newmar looks fantastic and was a decent enough actress but then you have Susan Hayward. A looker no doubt , but I've always thought she was a terrible actress who constantly seems to read her lines off of a greeting card. And what's with that voice ? A Joan Crawford baritone? Forget this one.
The outside scenes of this movie were partially filmed in Lakeland, Florida (my hometown) on the Florida Southern College campus. The buildings were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and are situated adjacent to Lake Hollingsworth. It made a beautiful setting for this romantic comedy. Co-star Susan Hayward was one of my favorite actresses and of course, Julie Newmar was almost as smashing as Bo Derek in "10". I thought the plot was a bit sophisticated for the time (1961). More to my liking were the Doris Day - Rock Hudson comedies of the same period. A little less sophistication and more "slapstick" type fun films. Tony Randall's masterful comedic genius added greatly to most of them.
I am a long-time James Mason fan, and he showed his comedic side in several films, this being one of them. The premise is sweet and this film is perfect for a rainy afternoon or for when you just want to watch an enjoyable movie that does not contain violence, objectionable language or loud special effects. If you are a James Mason fan, this is a must-see. He is handsome, suave and dashing in this film and his touch for light comedy is fun to watch and a nice change from his more typical serious roles. He is in "A Touch of Larceny" and "Tiara Tahiti" form here, and carries the light comedy very well. I recommend this film to everyone who enjoys a nice romantic comedy, and especially to those who appreciate Mr. Mason's considerable charm, talent and touch for comedy.
A happy middle-aged couple (Susan Hayward and James Mason) allow a Swedish girl (Julie Newmar)--a daughter of a friend--to stay in their house for a few days. While there she promptly tells Mason she wants to have a child with him because he's so intelligent! Predictable complications ensue.
Silly sex comedy. This was based on a VERY successful Broadway play. However what worked on stage does NOT translate to the screen at all (this was not a hit). The plot is pretty dumb and probably an insult to Swedish people. It has incredibly dated sexual politics (even for 1961) and a discussion on infidelity is more funny than shocking. What saves this from being totally unwatchable are the actors. Mason and Newmar are very good in their roles and Hayward is excellent in hers. Also their house is stunning to look at. But, all in all, this is a forgettable movie. I give it a 4.
Silly sex comedy. This was based on a VERY successful Broadway play. However what worked on stage does NOT translate to the screen at all (this was not a hit). The plot is pretty dumb and probably an insult to Swedish people. It has incredibly dated sexual politics (even for 1961) and a discussion on infidelity is more funny than shocking. What saves this from being totally unwatchable are the actors. Mason and Newmar are very good in their roles and Hayward is excellent in hers. Also their house is stunning to look at. But, all in all, this is a forgettable movie. I give it a 4.
Did you know
- TriviaThe original Broadway production of "Marriage-Go-Round" by Leslie Stevens opened on October 29, 1958 at the Plymouth Theater and ran for 431 performances. The original Broadway cast included Charles Boyer, Claudette Colbert and Julie Newmar who won the 1959 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play and recreated her role in the movie version.
- Quotes
Content Delville: In this neck of the woods, one does not hunt or trap without the proper licence. You see? Paul Delville - off limits! Fini!
Katrin Sveg: Am I to understand that you forbid me to borrow your husband?
Content Delville: Borrow, beg or steal.
Katrin Sveg: I appreciate your interest in the matter but is it really up to you?
Content Delville: Up to me?
Katrin Sveg: I don't mind discussing it with you, if it makes you feel better. However, I do think we ought to respect Mr Delville is the heart of the matter. He's mature, he's a free citizen of the United States, and fully capable of making his own decisions. I outlined my plan to him and I must say he has reacted most favourably thus far.
Content Delville: Oh, he has?
Katrin Sveg: Until I hear from him that he is off-limits, I intend to proceed as scheduled.
Content Delville: Oh, you do?
Katrin Sveg: Mrs Delville, for your own sake I ask you to think carefully. I'm younger, prettier, stronger, bigger and more intelligent than you. Don't fight it.
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- 1h 38m(98 min)
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- 2.35 : 1
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