Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Van Johnson | ... | Maj. Thomas Milvaine | |
Esther Williams | ... | Cynthia Glenn | |
Frances Gifford | ... | Maude Bancroft | |
Henry Travers | ... | Hobart Glenn | |
Spring Byington | ... | Nona Glenn | |
Lauritz Melchior | ... | Mr. Nils Knudsen | |
Carleton G. Young | ... | Robert G. Delbar | |
Ethel Griffies | ... | Mrs. Fenway | |
Donald Curtis | ... | K.O. Karny | |
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Jerry Scott | ... | Lyonel |
Fernando Alvarado | ... | Julio | |
Helene Stanley | ... | Susan | |
Vince Barnett | ... | Oscar | |
Billy House | ... | Dr. Tovve | |
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Joan Fay Macaboy | ... | Betty |
Cynthia is swept off her feet and marries a rich and very successful business executive, but business affairs make him abandon her during their honeymoon. Cynthia is sad and while he's away, meets the charming war hero, Maj. Milvaine, who is on leave. Sparks fly. Will she choose wealth over love? Written by erasmus
I didn't recognize Esther Williams when I saw her with her hair down, and had to look here to see who the actress was...what a beautiful woman! And the costumes were wonderful, along with the scenery of Yosemite, making this movie the perfect diversion for a lazy Sunday afternoon. The plot was a bit slow, and at today's standards left a lot to the imagination, however the innocence of post-WWII "romance" made this an absolutely charming tale. Van Johnson was good (as always, in my opinion), but the tenor actually stole the show and provided the perfect sounding board for both characters so that we could see that they weren't really philanderers -- just caught up in a difficult situation. My husband and I both enjoyed this movie, and I got a lot of great costume ideas, as well! I recommend this movie to anyone who is nostalgic for a simpler time and doesn't want to have to think too much -- just watch and be entertained!