Quaint, but overrated, musical comedy. I have a weakness for old musicals, but this one has a dumb story and decided lack of catchy tunes. Debbie Reynolds is a peach, and Harve Presnell is a suitably handsome lunk, but their lack of chemistry makes their romance a dud. Worse, it's the kind of story where conflict is created only by the sheer stupidity of the characters, who then frequently say, "Y'ain't mad at me, are ya?"
Reynolds is mountain girl Molly, off to marry a rich man. Presnell is Johnny, who comes into money just as he decides to woo her. Together, they become the Beverly Hillbillies of 1800s Denver and are appropriately scorned by their snooty neighbors. Why do they want to become part of high society? What does that say about them? Should be titled "The Unlikeable Molly Brown."
Reynolds is mountain girl Molly, off to marry a rich man. Presnell is Johnny, who comes into money just as he decides to woo her. Together, they become the Beverly Hillbillies of 1800s Denver and are appropriately scorned by their snooty neighbors. Why do they want to become part of high society? What does that say about them? Should be titled "The Unlikeable Molly Brown."