More Glynis Johns! Continuing her role as Miranda, Glynis Johns is the same flirtatious mermaid who is simply mad about men. This time around, we first see Glynis swimming and winning a swimming contest. But, wait a minute! She's got legs and people are calling her Caroline, and not Miranda. It dawns on the viewer, when Caroline is planning on going on vacation to a remote village by the seashore, that Caroline is going to meet Miranda and that Ms. Johns is going to play two parts.
Those involved in making this picture must have realized the only way to outdo the first film was to have a double dose of Glynis! And, it turns out they're related. Which of course explains why they look so much alike.
For those that liked "Miranda", they'll enjoy Miranda's escapades in this outing. Others may find it too silly, but Glynis exudes too much energy and charm for anyone to be really complaining about anything wrong with this film. Of course, as you expect, Miranda goes on land, posing as the earthbound Glynis(who has a fiancé) and all the while toys with several men's affections, and is even forward to a clerk in a jewelry store, and then the fiancé shows up and things get sticky.
There's even another mermaid, who gets into trouble a lot and is always giggling. Margaret Rutherford is on hand to aid Miranda in her existence on land. But, it does feel like too much time is spent on Margaret and the other mermaid in their skirmishes!!
One of her love interests is Donald Sinden, who was Grace Kelly's husband in "Mogambo," whose looks were overlooked due to the presence of Gable. But here Sinden is shown to good effect.
And, Miss Johns gets a chance to show off her lovely voice in singing a song in tribute to men. So, forget everything and dive in! More Glynis Johns is something to celebrate!
Those involved in making this picture must have realized the only way to outdo the first film was to have a double dose of Glynis! And, it turns out they're related. Which of course explains why they look so much alike.
For those that liked "Miranda", they'll enjoy Miranda's escapades in this outing. Others may find it too silly, but Glynis exudes too much energy and charm for anyone to be really complaining about anything wrong with this film. Of course, as you expect, Miranda goes on land, posing as the earthbound Glynis(who has a fiancé) and all the while toys with several men's affections, and is even forward to a clerk in a jewelry store, and then the fiancé shows up and things get sticky.
There's even another mermaid, who gets into trouble a lot and is always giggling. Margaret Rutherford is on hand to aid Miranda in her existence on land. But, it does feel like too much time is spent on Margaret and the other mermaid in their skirmishes!!
One of her love interests is Donald Sinden, who was Grace Kelly's husband in "Mogambo," whose looks were overlooked due to the presence of Gable. But here Sinden is shown to good effect.
And, Miss Johns gets a chance to show off her lovely voice in singing a song in tribute to men. So, forget everything and dive in! More Glynis Johns is something to celebrate!