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Pillow Talk

Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre

March 20, 2011

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This is the first, and many think the best, of the “sex comedies” that Doris made her trademark throughout the late 50s and 60s. (Compared to today’s fare, it is fascinating to look back on what was considered “racy” in those more innocent times.) Rock Hudson plays a playboy who just happens to share a party line with Doris, a successful, independent career woman. Doris is offended by Rock’s continual stream of female conquests and the underhanded ways in which he talks women into bed. Of course, a series of comic misunderstandings take place, as the two stars grow to love/hate each other. Those two premier comic actors, Tony Randall and Thelma Ritter, nearly steal the show, with their hilarious asides and reactions, and the film is filled with such musical numbers as “Possess Me,” “You Lied” and, of course, the title song. With its beautiful Cinemascope color photography, its sumptuous sets, and its “modern” take on relationships, Pillow Talk was one of the top hit movies of its day, and boosted the careers of all concerned. See it on our big screen and find out why. (Bill Roth)

Michael Gordon, US, 1959, NR, 120m