I had never been an big Ida Lupino fan until I recently saw THE MAN I LOVE. The film was fun, frothy and, ultimately, forgettable, but Ida was terrific. As the eldest of four siblings, she holds the clan, as well as the film, together with her tough, wisecracking, heart of gold persona. Even while lip syncing the title song, Ida makes an impression. Check out her reading of the lines, "From which I'll never roam, Who would, would you?" She really nails it.
THE MAN I LOVE is a fun way to pass an evening but Ida Lupino is a revelation.
THE MAN I LOVE is a fun way to pass an evening but Ida Lupino is a revelation.