Francis Dignan, a man that doesn't seem to have a back bone, is the talent behind the comic strip that Larry Larkin takes credit for. To make matters worse his former wife, Ethel, now renamed Dunreath Henry, is Larkin's fiancé and his secretary, has to stay in close contact with her ex-husband, who works from his boss' own apartment.
Dignan can't resist the charms of the woman he still loves. To add to his problems, the young boy that Larkin is adopting, develops a great rapport with Dignan, that clearly irritates his employer. Gussie, the maid, devices a plan for bringing the former spouses together.
"That Certain Feeling" was a successful transfer of the Broadway play into a satisfying movie directed by the team of Melvin Frank, and Norman Panama, who had been connected to the film industry and knew what they were doing. This is a picture that was typical of the features presented at New York's Radio City Music Hall, when it showed films and stage shows. It has that glorious look of the times when it was produced.
Bob Hope clearly demonstrates he had the range to play Dignan, and in many ways, he surprises in his approach to his character. Eva Marie Saint, fresh out of "On the Waterfront", shows as a glamorous side of herself as the love interest of the leading man. George Sanders excels as the egotistical Larry Larkin. Jerry Mathers, who would go to "Leave it to Beaver" television series, is also a great addition. Best of all is the irresistible Pearl Bailey who plays Gussie, the maid that brings the former lovers together.
The copy of the film we watched recently on a cable channel has a pristine quality to it. "That Certain Feeling" will not disappoint. It is a light comedy with an excellent cast.
Dignan can't resist the charms of the woman he still loves. To add to his problems, the young boy that Larkin is adopting, develops a great rapport with Dignan, that clearly irritates his employer. Gussie, the maid, devices a plan for bringing the former spouses together.
"That Certain Feeling" was a successful transfer of the Broadway play into a satisfying movie directed by the team of Melvin Frank, and Norman Panama, who had been connected to the film industry and knew what they were doing. This is a picture that was typical of the features presented at New York's Radio City Music Hall, when it showed films and stage shows. It has that glorious look of the times when it was produced.
Bob Hope clearly demonstrates he had the range to play Dignan, and in many ways, he surprises in his approach to his character. Eva Marie Saint, fresh out of "On the Waterfront", shows as a glamorous side of herself as the love interest of the leading man. George Sanders excels as the egotistical Larry Larkin. Jerry Mathers, who would go to "Leave it to Beaver" television series, is also a great addition. Best of all is the irresistible Pearl Bailey who plays Gussie, the maid that brings the former lovers together.
The copy of the film we watched recently on a cable channel has a pristine quality to it. "That Certain Feeling" will not disappoint. It is a light comedy with an excellent cast.