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Julie Andrews is at her peak of adorability in this enjoyable (and surprisingly sarcastic) spoof of the 1920s. It has every trick: occasional silent-movie intertitles, flapper lingo ("Oh, banana oil"), and a laughable plot about women being sold into white slavery by the scheming manageress (splendid Beatrice Lillie) of a Hotel for Ladies, aided by a cabal of wicked Chinese. (The stereotypes are bearable only if you remember this is a spoof of silent movie melodrama.) Even with able support from Mary Tyler Moore and James Fox, this is Julie's show; she plays to the camera with the collusion of director George Roy Hill, who's clearly smitten with her silly streak. The movie has an annoying tendency to spend time on musical numbers--a Jewish wedding, a vaudeville act--that don't serve the plot. A future Broadway musical would create a new score, except for the delightfully catchy title tune. --Robert Horton
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audio in italiano.negli anni '20 una texana a new york si modernizza, s'innamora del datore di lavoro, si fa un'amica con la quale smaschera una tratta delle bianche, mimetizzata in una lavanderia. divertente commedia musicale che rievoca con gusto i ruggenti anni '20. oscar a elmer bernstein per le musiche.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Nikwak
Format:VHS Tape
Absolutely delightful! Great fun and camp beyond belief! The story goes that the studio were all ready to make a movie version of The Boyfriend when suddenly they realised they did not have the rights to the songs! What to do? I know, why not do our own musical using the sets, costumes and cast that we have all lined up and ready to go! From the opening titles, where we see the hilarious transformation of Julie Andrews' Millie from a plain jane to a thoroughly modern, through to the hilarious round-up of villains and the subsequent end titles, this is a masterpiece of comedy acting! As you would expect with the likes of Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Channing, the songs and dancing get first class treatment. The famous 'lift scene' where Julie and Mary have to tap-dance to get the lift to work (due to a troupe of dancing girls who used to practice their routines in it, which did something to the mechanism) is hysterical. One-liners are strewn like rose petals all the way through the film and Beatrice Lillie as the White Slave Trader/House Mother is in fine fettle. The surprise of the film, to me at any rate, is James Fox as Jimmy. Not only does he show an exemplary flare for comedy but also his singing and dancing are not that bad! Everyone connected with the film seems to be having a whale of a time and it certainly comes over to the viewer. I can't wait for this to be released on DVD so that I can go to all my favourite spots in the film at the flick of a switch! Great fun, but only for those with a sense of humour!
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By T. Bobley
Format:DVD
Millie moved to New York with a plan. She was going to interview a list of potential bosses, accept employment with the most promising specimen and marry him. Love was not meant to be an issue. Things didn't go entirely to plan however. Her chosen boss, Mr Graydon, called her John and found her jolly efficient but not attractive. The man who did find her attractive, Jimmy, appeared to be a hopeless waster with no interesting prospects. Still, Millie was pretty smitten with Jimmy. He was a great dancer and made every moment an adventure. So she was quite straight with him and told him of her plans, pointed out that she was his equal and intended to meet men on their own terms, learn to talk sports, tell jokes, smoke, drink and (if she really had to) even kiss them back. After all it wasn't the middle ages, it was 1922! Meanwhile, there was shady criminal activity taking place in the hotel for single young ladies where Millie was living. Those young ladies who seemed to be lonely orphans, kept mysteriously leaving the hotel without a word of explanation or farewell to any of their friends. The final disappearance, of Miss Dorothy, finally rang alarm bells so Millie, Jimmy and Mr Graydon (who had fallen in love with Miss Dorothy at first sight) became sleuths and launched a dramatic and heroic rescue operation. It's all a lot more complicated than that really - but you get the idea.
It's a fantastic film. Fabulous costumes, music, songs, dancing and acting. Good story: sweet, funny, touching. Likely to be watched again and again. Bound to cheer you up if ever you're feeling blue. I recommend it.
It's a fantastic film. Fabulous costumes, music, songs, dancing and acting. Good story: sweet, funny, touching. Likely to be watched again and again. Bound to cheer you up if ever you're feeling blue. I recommend it.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By "j90alr"
Format:VHS Tape
This is a spectacular musical production starring Julie Andrews as an eager young Millie Dillmount. She arrives in New York City in the 1920's seeking a secretarial job for a rich, handsome eligible boss. She decides to have her hair 'bobbed' to match the fashion of the time and even buys new clothes and beads. Millie checks into a women's hotel, run by Mrs Meers (an excellent character played by Beatrice Lillie), who also runs a white slavery ring, she meets the beautiful, naive Miss Dorothy (Mary Tyler Moore). Millie does suceed in getting her job with a very handsome boss, Trevor Graydon (John Gavin), but he only has 'eyes' for Miss Dorothy. Millie is therefore forced to do with Jimmy Smith (James Fox), a paper-clip salesman. They attend a party at the Long Island estate of the wealthy Muzzy van Hossmere (Carol Channing). Millie finds that Miss Dorothy has disappeared! When she and Jimmy detect the scent of opium in Mrs Meers's room, they realise she has a sideline. The valiant Jimmy must go in drag to uncover the whereabouts of the white slavers' hideout......Listen out for the 'Oh pook', 'sad to be all alone in the world' and 'shoe show', a catchphrase that will last forever!
The cast and crew perform admiraly in this light farce that is almost too sweet for its own good!
A must-see movie for all ages.
The cast and crew perform admiraly in this light farce that is almost too sweet for its own good!
A must-see movie for all ages.
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Fun movie
Fun lighthearted musical but with background singing. It's a romantic comedy spoof set in the roaring twenties. A definite feel good movie.
Published 9 days ago by Mo54
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
What can't say, it's a classic. Good clean fun ! Great story line and so well acted. They don't make stuff like this today.
Published 15 days ago by Chris
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I gave this five because it's a good feel film with depth. Good songs, good actors and singers, and of course, it’s a classic. Also the CD is also excellent quality.
Published 1 month ago by Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Julie Andrews at her under-rated best...
Very funny follow-up to the Sound of Music for Julie Andrews, tho a totally unconnected story. This is a film adaptation of a musical stage play with some extremely funny (if... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roxy
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Excellent value
I bought this for my elderly mother (who has since died, so it has now gone to a charity shop). Good value at the price.
Published 1 month ago by PC User
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
A wonderful vintage musical with excellent performance by the Golden voiced Julie Andrews who looks stunning in the movie. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rusi Mahudawala
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Much Loved Present
I admit that I bought thid disc as a present, but, was surprised at the quality of the recording. Amust for Julie Andrews fans.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. A. Healy
4.0 out of 5 stars
millie reviewed
I enjoyed the film
But was supprised they didn't sing the songs only thought them
also it took me aback when it was presented like a live show
When it started with... Read more
But was supprised they didn't sing the songs only thought them
also it took me aback when it was presented like a live show
When it started with... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Sheila Dibben
5.0 out of 5 stars
what 1920!
Dame Julie Andrews is bigger star!!
I love this film since i was a kid and it was the best film i ever love it. Got a lovely musical and funny comdy bit
I love this film since i was a kid and it was the best film i ever love it. Got a lovely musical and funny comdy bit
Published 2 months ago by ANTHONY LODGE
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
An old film but it is very good, I have watched it several times since I received it and will look forward to watching it again
Published 4 months ago by Ryl
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