Life with Father (1947)

A financier from New York rules his numerous family, consisting of his wife and his four sons, with the meticulousness of a bookkeeper.

From memory: Lovable, old-fashioned family comedy, made the director's usual expertise, with a great cast, but foremost: William Powell is a treat.

Halliwell*: "Well-upholstered screen version of a long-running play; oddly tediousconsidering the talent involved."

Maltin****: "Rich adaptation...Utterly delightful, and a handsome production as well."

How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

 

 

Three women set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.

 

Likable and entertaining, but harmless and old-fashioned romantic comedy - with a highly predictable plot.

Halliwell**: "Cinemascope's first attempt at modern comedy was not quite as disastrous as might have been expected, largely because of the expensiveness of everything and the several stars still brightly twinkling, but the handling of this variation on the old Golddiggers theme, while entirely amiable, is dramatically very slack."

Maltin***: "Terrific ensemble work in dandy comedy..."

Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid (1948)