Complete credited cast: | |||
Kim Novak | ... | Mrs. Carlyle 'Carly' Hardwicke | |
Jack Lemmon | ... | William 'Bill' Gridley | |
Fred Astaire | ... | Franklyn Ambruster | |
Lionel Jeffries | ... | Inspector Oliphant | |
Estelle Winwood | ... | Mrs. Dunhill | |
Maxwell Reed | ... | Miles Hardwicke | |
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Philippa Bevans | ... | Mrs. Agatha Brown |
Henry Daniell | ... | Stranger | |
Ronald Long | ... | Coroner | |
Richard Peel | ... | Police Sgt. Dillings | |
Doris Lloyd | ... | Lady Fallott |
When William Gridley arrives from the US in London, he rents part of Carly Hardwicke's house from her and promptly begins to fall in love. Gridley doesn't know that many people think she killed her husband but his boss, on the American embassy staff, knows and doesn't take this "lapse of judgment" lightly. Since Carly is also American, Gridley saves his job by introducing her to his boss, who is promptly smitten and promises to help her. So when a Scotland Yard detective arrives, wanting to get to the truth one way or another, they say they'll help him. And then the comedic complications really begin. Written by Anonymous
Pleasant mystery/comedy with a young energetic Jack Lemmon and an attractive Kim Novak developing a love interest (as expected) while trying to solve the problem of the apparent murder of her husband. Some intriguing plot twists and surprising jumps. Light film provides a nice diversion for an hour and a half especially with the presence of Fred Astaire and Lionel Jefferies.
Unfortunately it does not appear to be available on video tape at the present time.