This film fits into an elite category. The writing is smart and often sassy; while the film generates a warmth throughout.
Dennis Morgan is good and Jack Carson is great.
But most of the movie revolves around a couple of things. First, having just, by chance) met a cab driver (Carson), at the depot; the Prince (Morgan), opts to play hooky from his entourage and media, to basically, go out and have some fun with his new found friend, (cab driver Carson). And of course, Carson has no idea of his new friend's true identity. 2nd, is merely the sparring between the Prince (Morgan) and the cab driver (Carson).
And both end up chasing Connie (Leslie), even though she was Carson's gal up to that point.
They wrote (Connie) Joan Leslie, pretty well. But the heartfelt exchange between she & Carson, (where she is basically breaking up with him); she blurts out "Every girl dreams of marrying a Prince". This diminished her a bit, quickly relegating her to Golddigger, even though it might be very accurate (especially in an era were women were never given an opportunity to make a decent living, let alone get ahead.)
Now, if you're not an old guy (like me), you probably will not experience the unintentional nostalgia. Even though I have my 70th coming up soon, my grandmother was born in 1878. I mentioned that because it has a bearing on my exposure and appreciation of Classic movies, swing music, and so much more.
All that said, in many ways, this 1946 flick is your standard fare, but honestly, it feels more like a 1936 movie. And yes, I get it. To a younger person, it might as will be 1625 vs 1635. I.e. Meaningless.
There are times in the middle of the film where the dialogue loses its edge, but those lulls are (thankfully), fleeting.
The count (S. Z. Sakall), certainly deserves mention. And as usual, he does a great job with that special screen presence and natural congeniality. From Yankee Doodle Dandy, to Casablanca, S. Z. has a resume as long as your arm.
Overall, it's a fast fun fare, but not frantically so, like some cornball entries that often come up short.
There's more I could say on this movie, but my iPhoneX Max, like me, is running out of power. Moreover, as mentioned, I'm 70, and I'm going through mentalpause.
I recommend for at least a one time viewing.
Bob R.
Dennis Morgan is good and Jack Carson is great.
But most of the movie revolves around a couple of things. First, having just, by chance) met a cab driver (Carson), at the depot; the Prince (Morgan), opts to play hooky from his entourage and media, to basically, go out and have some fun with his new found friend, (cab driver Carson). And of course, Carson has no idea of his new friend's true identity. 2nd, is merely the sparring between the Prince (Morgan) and the cab driver (Carson).
And both end up chasing Connie (Leslie), even though she was Carson's gal up to that point.
They wrote (Connie) Joan Leslie, pretty well. But the heartfelt exchange between she & Carson, (where she is basically breaking up with him); she blurts out "Every girl dreams of marrying a Prince". This diminished her a bit, quickly relegating her to Golddigger, even though it might be very accurate (especially in an era were women were never given an opportunity to make a decent living, let alone get ahead.)
Now, if you're not an old guy (like me), you probably will not experience the unintentional nostalgia. Even though I have my 70th coming up soon, my grandmother was born in 1878. I mentioned that because it has a bearing on my exposure and appreciation of Classic movies, swing music, and so much more.
All that said, in many ways, this 1946 flick is your standard fare, but honestly, it feels more like a 1936 movie. And yes, I get it. To a younger person, it might as will be 1625 vs 1635. I.e. Meaningless.
There are times in the middle of the film where the dialogue loses its edge, but those lulls are (thankfully), fleeting.
The count (S. Z. Sakall), certainly deserves mention. And as usual, he does a great job with that special screen presence and natural congeniality. From Yankee Doodle Dandy, to Casablanca, S. Z. has a resume as long as your arm.
Overall, it's a fast fun fare, but not frantically so, like some cornball entries that often come up short.
There's more I could say on this movie, but my iPhoneX Max, like me, is running out of power. Moreover, as mentioned, I'm 70, and I'm going through mentalpause.
I recommend for at least a one time viewing.
Bob R.