KATHARINE HEPBURN is a non-conformist in a family of stuffy socialites. Sound familiar? Once again she's a free spirit nobody can tame. CARY GRANT is a man who just can't seem to settle down or find his way in the world. A third person (Kate's snobbish sister) wants him if he conforms to her idea of marriage under the domineering thumb of her wealthy dad.
It all plays rather well and moves at a nice pace, but if you've seen other Hepburn flicks (like THE PHILADELPHIA STORY), the outcome is predictable.
Hepburn is fine in the quieter moments, showing sensitivity and grace, but in her big moments she becomes the actressy and overmannered actress of stage gestures.
Grant is right at home as the nonchalant Johnny Case who wants to see more of life before settling down and letting himself be ruled by a family of stuffy socialites.
The nice surprise in the whole mix is LEW AYRES as the brother who finds relief in the bottle and appears to be tipsy in just about every scene, giving a lighthearted imitation of a man under the influence.
It's typical Philip Barry fluff and a little too much like the other play he wrote for Hepburn about socialites planning a wedding. If you're a Hepburn fan you'll like this. She looks radiant and appears to be having a fine time as the rebellious daughter.
Nice supporting roles for Edward Everett Horton and Binnie Barnes. But it left me with a take it or leave it attitude toward it all. Maybe familiarity breeds contempt.
It all plays rather well and moves at a nice pace, but if you've seen other Hepburn flicks (like THE PHILADELPHIA STORY), the outcome is predictable.
Hepburn is fine in the quieter moments, showing sensitivity and grace, but in her big moments she becomes the actressy and overmannered actress of stage gestures.
Grant is right at home as the nonchalant Johnny Case who wants to see more of life before settling down and letting himself be ruled by a family of stuffy socialites.
The nice surprise in the whole mix is LEW AYRES as the brother who finds relief in the bottle and appears to be tipsy in just about every scene, giving a lighthearted imitation of a man under the influence.
It's typical Philip Barry fluff and a little too much like the other play he wrote for Hepburn about socialites planning a wedding. If you're a Hepburn fan you'll like this. She looks radiant and appears to be having a fine time as the rebellious daughter.
Nice supporting roles for Edward Everett Horton and Binnie Barnes. But it left me with a take it or leave it attitude toward it all. Maybe familiarity breeds contempt.