![]() ![]() He had his own TV series "The Bob Cummings Show" 1955-59 and "The New Bob Cummings Show" 1961-62.Ĭary Grant originally wanted to play the role of Tony but the studio thought that the public would not be convinced that Grant would be the type of person to have his wife killed. Robert Cummings (1910-1990) appeared in over 70 movies from 1933 - 1967 and appeared in numerous TV series in the 50s and 60s. There are many twists and turns is this typical Hitchcock thriller as Tony is eventually tricked into revealing his plot by Chief Inspector Hubbard (John Williams). The plot to have Margot killed goes horribly wrong with Margot killing Swann and she is sentenced to be executed. Swann played by Anthony Dawson) to kill Margot so that he can get his hands on his wife's money. When Tony becomes suspicious, he hires an old friend (G. Mark Halliday (Robert Cummings) is a crime-fiction writer who has an affair with Margot. Ray Milland is Tony Wendice and Grace Kelly plays his wealthy wife Margot Mary Wendice. From Quiz: Great Comedy Films of the 1950s It was the first film to be released in Cinemascope, a new filming technique in 1953. Bacall, most noted for her dramatic roles, gives a solid comic performance.Īlthough you will laugh often, the plot will leave your head in about 15 minutes. Monroe lends an aura of sexuality and is challenged to play the near-sighted Pola. Grable, most noted for her long string of song and dance musicals, gets a chance to play 'the dumb blonde'. Then Tom casually mentions that he is worth 200 million dollars. ![]() By mutual consent the wedding is called off. ![]() Schatze (Bacall) becomes interested in William Powell but can't go through the wedding as she confesses her love for Tom (Cameron Mitchell). Loco (Grable) is the 'dumb blonde' who goes for a weekend with Fred Clark but finds he is not rich but she falls for a forest ranger (Rory Calhoun). Pola (Monroe) is quite near-sighted and ends up with Freddie Denmark (David Wayne) who is half a step ahead of the tax man. As a romantic comedy, there are a lot of snappy dialogue and a bundle of misunderstandings. As part of the plan they rent a luxury apartment and pose as wealthy women. ![]()
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