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    The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

    The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

    Presented by The Colonial Theatre

    May 22, 2011


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    Who can blame teen-aged Shirley Temple for having a crush on sophisticated bachelor playboy artist Cary Grant? Well, her elder sister, a judge portrayed by Myrna Loy, for one. And when Shirley, uninvited, sneaks into Cary’s apartment in an attempt to convince him that she would be a suitable model, of course Cary is brought up on a morals charge before the wise and witty Myrna.

    What follows is a clever and eventful farce, with Cary improbably "sentenced" to become Shirley's escort for a week, until the girl overcomes her infatuation. Though the premise is, admittedly, quite silly, it provides Cary with plenty of opportunities for hilarious takes and physical comedy, as he emulates teen-aged antics and attitudes, while Myrna bemusedly enjoys his predicament and gains a new appreciation for the man. The genuine fun here is in watching the interaction of Cary and Myrna, two consummate pros, as they grow in admiration and enjoyment of each other. (Bill Roth)

    Screened on DVD.

    Directed by Irving Reis. US. 1947. NR. Running time: 95 min.

     

     

     


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        $8 / $6 / $5

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        Dates:
        May 22, 2011

        Times:

        2:00PM

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