Except for Broadway star Tandy, it's a great line-up of supporting players from that TV period. For example, catch the colorful two-some (Mathews & Corby) from lower-class heck. I guess they won't be dining with the queen any time soon. Then there's lanky, hawk-nosed Mary Wickes as a Gen. Patton landlady not to fool with. And what's the deal with middle-aged Tandy and Harris. They're getting back together after years apart. Seems like neither gave up a longing for the other. So why then did they part. But now she's got her dead sister's baby, Toby, to care for. Yet Harris doesn't mind, even if no one gets a chance to see the kid kept hidden in its blanket bundle. Besides, Tandy flies off the handle at unexpected times, leaving poor Harris confused and forlorn.
Of course, suspense builds around the unseen Toby and the baby's unpredictable step-mom. But it's really a human-interest tale embodied by Harris's affecting turn. Good to see a story revolve around a homely guy's feelings for a change, especially in the glamour obsessed 1950's. Can't say much for the payoff, however. It's not very plausible if you think about it. Considering the 'rose' symbolism that's gone before, maybe it's supposed to be symbolic of bad luck. Anyhow, the entry's a good chance to catch unsung Hollywood at its colorful and affecting best.
Of course, suspense builds around the unseen Toby and the baby's unpredictable step-mom. But it's really a human-interest tale embodied by Harris's affecting turn. Good to see a story revolve around a homely guy's feelings for a change, especially in the glamour obsessed 1950's. Can't say much for the payoff, however. It's not very plausible if you think about it. Considering the 'rose' symbolism that's gone before, maybe it's supposed to be symbolic of bad luck. Anyhow, the entry's a good chance to catch unsung Hollywood at its colorful and affecting best.