This Could Be The Night casts Jean Simmons as a schoolteacher from Massachusetts recently moved to New York and getting an extra part time job as a secretary in a nightclub. That in itself seems rather incongruous, but owner Paul Douglas has decided the place needs a bit of toning up as does he. His business methods leave a lot to be desired as well and Simmons does bring some order to that part of his life.
Partner Anthony Franciosa in his screen debut isn't too happy about Simmons being around, but he's thinking with something else besides his business. He's also not used to being around nice girls like Simmons.
The problem this film has is that Douglas's part is so ill defined. Is he a romantic rival for Simmons or just taking a fatherly interest in her? The story never really comes down one way or the other and I couldn't figure out how to view the relationship.
Frank Ferguson and Zasu Pitts play a middle aged couple who rent Simmons a room. This could never fly today if someone wanted to remake This Could Be The Night, the two of them thinking they have a right to interfere in her life. Take the rent mind your own business. Ferguson looked like Mr. Roper in Three's Company and that was played for laughs. Zasu Pitts was very subdued here, her usual comedy completely absent.
Rafael Campos playing an Arab American busboy who is trying to get his high school diploma is earnest and touching. In the supporting cast of some veteran players the young man stood out.
This Could Be The Night is like a 2 and a half sided triangle with Paul Douglas reluctant to join.
Partner Anthony Franciosa in his screen debut isn't too happy about Simmons being around, but he's thinking with something else besides his business. He's also not used to being around nice girls like Simmons.
The problem this film has is that Douglas's part is so ill defined. Is he a romantic rival for Simmons or just taking a fatherly interest in her? The story never really comes down one way or the other and I couldn't figure out how to view the relationship.
Frank Ferguson and Zasu Pitts play a middle aged couple who rent Simmons a room. This could never fly today if someone wanted to remake This Could Be The Night, the two of them thinking they have a right to interfere in her life. Take the rent mind your own business. Ferguson looked like Mr. Roper in Three's Company and that was played for laughs. Zasu Pitts was very subdued here, her usual comedy completely absent.
Rafael Campos playing an Arab American busboy who is trying to get his high school diploma is earnest and touching. In the supporting cast of some veteran players the young man stood out.
This Could Be The Night is like a 2 and a half sided triangle with Paul Douglas reluctant to join.