I've seen this film many times, including my original viewing in the theater, and have always found it charming. The casting is perfect! Fred Astaire is perhaps the only person for the role of Pogo Poole (perhaps Cary Grant could have pulled it off as well!). He is a charming, sophisticated roué, yet, in his own way, caring of his long-neglected daughter. A part written for him!!! The rest of the casting is perfect! Lily Palmer strikes the perfect note as the mother/ex-wife. Sarcastic, yet understanding of Pogo's power's. Gary Merrell, as the exasperated, but understanding and trusting husband, couldn't be better! Debbie Reynolds brings her obvious talents to the role of the daughter who is star-struck by her world-traveler father. Tab Hunter is also well cast as the rancher-fiancée.
All this, combined with the witty, sophisticated script, makes for a very pleasurable experience in film. I love this charming, little movie!!
All this, combined with the witty, sophisticated script, makes for a very pleasurable experience in film. I love this charming, little movie!!