This lighthearted comedy casts Patty Duke as a teenage girl who's really into athletics, much to the chagrin of her political office-bound father (Jim Backus). It's a little surprising that a pre-feminist movie was allowed to depict a girl who bests the boys at sports, but "Billie" does just that. The movie actually doesn't have much in the way of plain old comedy; it's more about how the daughter's ambition - coupled with the news about the older daughter (Susan Seaforth) - forces the family to reconsider their place in society. It's a fun romp, but nothing particularly special. Nonetheless, I really liked those scenes of Patty Duke dancing.
As for the cast, one could describe it thusly: Helen Keller meets Thurston Howell meets the second Darrin (Dick Sargent) meets Mel Cooley (Richard Deacon) meets one of the primary character actors (Charles Lane). I don't know if Jane Greer had a most famous role.
As for the cast, one could describe it thusly: Helen Keller meets Thurston Howell meets the second Darrin (Dick Sargent) meets Mel Cooley (Richard Deacon) meets one of the primary character actors (Charles Lane). I don't know if Jane Greer had a most famous role.