At first I was rather dismayed when Van and Esther arrived at Sun Valley and there wasn't any snow. Having no snow in a movie that is set, for the most part, in Sun Valley is like having a movie set in the Gobi Desert and having no sand. Eventually it snows and all is well in Sun Valley except for the romantic complications that develop. The movie ends happily although John Lund's character never learns to cook which is kind of sad. I was also hoping he would shave off his mustache. So the movie isn't perfect but it is a pleasant diversion. Esther does a good job both in and out the water. So does Van "Cannonball" Johnson.
Review of Duchess of Idaho
