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Every Girl Should Be Married [VHS]

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4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

The relentless search for that certain someone is a timeless romantic theme that Betsy Drake plays up comically to absolute perfection. This movie has proven to be a stunning success with BOTH sexes time and time again. I still have friends ask me about "that funny old movie where the girl tries to catch a husband." Although you sometimes want to ring Drake's neck and tell her to join a convent, she is at the same time extremely endearing and you want to tell Cary Grant "come on, just give her a kiss and she'll die happy!"

Of course, Cary Grant pulls off being the reluctant gentleman doctor superbly. Not letting Drake steal the show, he even gets his own dig in through a cute plot twist at the end.

This is not just a great date movie - it's a great group movie that will have both guys and gals laughing at the "tender trap" girls spring on wary males.

All right! I watched this charmingly entertaining movie back on (01-18-01) and was refreshed by the experiance. Too many people complaining about stalking, etc. I thought it was some what "nice" to watch Betsy Drake's character size up to Cary Grant. She was most adorable in that role and it sort of made me long for a nice girl like that to go head-over-heals, crazy in love over me; then reality set in, but anyway, that's why we like movies sometimes -- to get away in the romance of it all! I had always thought that Cary Grant worked best only with Katherine Hepburn (Holiday 1938; Bringing Up Baby 1939; A Philadelphia Story 1940) but then, I watched "Every Girl Should Be Married" and saw what a close contender Betsy Drake was. The cast is great and the cameo by Eddy Albert as old Joe -- fantastic! And, the very fact that I enjoyed the movie is why I am here, so that I can purchase it!

Cary Grant is his expected charming self in this funny comedy about the lengths that a young girl will go to to win her man. In an on-screen appearance with his real-life wife Betsy Drake, Grant shines as a doctor who has no interest in tying the knot. Drake's character is out on the prowl, engaging in crazy antics and schemes to win her man. Despite how crazy she can be, you can't help but like her. Everything about this film has the sparkle, humor and innocence that you can expect from a Cary Grant romantic comedy.

That's one of the reasons I enjoy this movie. It's a good, fun, clean escape from today's romantic reality.

The title for this review is meant as a pun from a film by the same name. This movie is light fun,
no mental or emotional challenges here, but there is a place in our hearts for art of this sort.
I write this not so much to review, but to caution readers that if you go to the Warner Bros. website,
you can get all of these great films for about $12 less! I find it shameful that Amazon consistently
charges $26.99 for all the Warner releases, yet Warners charges $14.99. It's half the cost to buy from
the studio! Don't fall into the Amazon money pit when you can get two for the price of one from Warners.

I recently read an article about how Cary Grant is often, in movies, the resisting hunted instead of the hunter, as men usually are. This film is a good example. The plot is pretty far-fetched, but if you can put that aside you'll have a lot of fun as these two plot against each other. Many funny moments.

I absolutely love this movie! I check every few months to see if it will be released on DVD. This is a wonderful, classic, feel good movie. It is sweet and amusing. It's the kind of movie I like to curl up on the sofa and watch with my daughter, while drinking a cup of hot chocolate. There is nothing here that is offensive or alarming. It's good clean wholesome fun.
LOVE IT!

This movie is SO cute. I don't understand why some people take it so seriously. The girl does not desperately want to marry just any man, she wants to marry HIM. Everything she does is just out of love. Of course, she can live without him, but she'd rather be with him. I find this movie very sweet and extremely funny.

I first saw this rarely promoted classic when I was in junior high as a library rental and it caught my imagination immediately. I've been looking for it for years. Happily, the film retains its charms.

Cary Grant plays Dr. Brown, a happily unmarried pediatrician who bumps into the quirky Anabel Sims at an old-fashioned drug store. Anabel is a whimsical gal who quickly places Dr. Brown as her long lost husband-to-be. She get's busy learning everything she can about him to set her plan in place. Diana Lynn plays her slightly bewildered friend. Franchot Tone steps in as Brown's "rival".

This is a fun pic and I'm thrilled that Amazon is carrying it. Until a couple weeks ago it was impossible to find this on DVD. Only old copies of the library releases were available.

Now, there is no real menu, only a press and play. There are no chapters, no extras. However, you can move around the film by increments of 10 minutes by pressing the skip button. The film quality and sound are good--clear, even in this age of HD. There are no obvious imperfections in the image. It's a nice, haloed silver. It may have been edited for time. I seem to remember some scenes lounging on the roof, by a fire and in the department store that aren't there, but someone else will confirm or deny...

Actually, I think one of the best things about this film is the music. Charles Trenet's "La Mer" sets the scene perfectly.

If you liked My Favorite Wife(Buy it now if you haven't got it. "Propellers! See?"), How To Marry A Millionaire, That Touch of Mink or Bachelor Mother [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - France ], you'll surely love this!

I have been dying to get my hands on a copy of this little known film on DVD forever--I rented it 15 years ago on VHS and it had everyone rolling on the floor with laughter. Although far fetched at times, I think the plot is timeless and still translates well today. It's a warm-hearted romantic comedy for the entire family to enjoy. Cary Grant is charming and absolutely hilarious. Betsy Drake is loveable as well. You won't be disappointed with this one!