This is a rare film because Bob Hope plays it straight. That did not happen in many of his films. Not only that, but Hope proves here he can actually take a straight role & act being a solid star in this movie.
While the studio that put this film out didn't give it a big push, the supporting cast is top notch as Vera Miles is an actress that was A list enough that even Hitchcock wanted her for some roles during this time period. Why she chose a Hope film over Hitch might be quite a real story. Understand though that when Hitch was ready for her, she got pregnant so she could not do his film.
Not true here as she is part of an A list support cast for Hope in this film. While the story has been highly fictionalized, most movies really do leave fact a little on the short side. The term "May-September Romance" might be related to JJ Walker as his affair with a very public life.
This film is quite good as if follows the rise & fall of one of New York Citys more colorful mayors.
While the studio that put this film out didn't give it a big push, the supporting cast is top notch as Vera Miles is an actress that was A list enough that even Hitchcock wanted her for some roles during this time period. Why she chose a Hope film over Hitch might be quite a real story. Understand though that when Hitch was ready for her, she got pregnant so she could not do his film.
Not true here as she is part of an A list support cast for Hope in this film. While the story has been highly fictionalized, most movies really do leave fact a little on the short side. The term "May-September Romance" might be related to JJ Walker as his affair with a very public life.
This film is quite good as if follows the rise & fall of one of New York Citys more colorful mayors.