Mad About Men (1954)
Country: GB
Technical: col 90m
Director: Ralph Thomas
Cast: Glynis Johns, Donald Sinden, Anne Crawford, Margaret Rutherford, Dora Bryan, Nicholas Phipps
Synopsis:
A strait-laced games mistress inherits a family cottage in Cornwall and makes the acquaintance of her flirtatious relation, a mermaid living in the caves beneath. They agree to change places for a fortnight during which Miranda causes quite a stir in the community, especially among the male population.
Review:
What could be better than one helping of Glynis Johns? Answer: a double portion. Which seemed to be the logic of the Rank Organisation in commissioning this good-humoured sequel to Miranda (1948), which also resurrects Nurse Carey. The issue of 'impossible love' is thus skirted, though not without a wistful tear in the siren's eye in the final shot, and full colour adds splendour to the ravishing gowns. The whole thing has the effortless charm and grace of a well-oiled machine, and the witty script, full of pun and innuendo, and Johns's fresh performance, all wide open eyes and husky voice, guarantee rib-tickling, heart-warming fun.
Country: GB
Technical: col 90m
Director: Ralph Thomas
Cast: Glynis Johns, Donald Sinden, Anne Crawford, Margaret Rutherford, Dora Bryan, Nicholas Phipps
Synopsis:
A strait-laced games mistress inherits a family cottage in Cornwall and makes the acquaintance of her flirtatious relation, a mermaid living in the caves beneath. They agree to change places for a fortnight during which Miranda causes quite a stir in the community, especially among the male population.
Review:
What could be better than one helping of Glynis Johns? Answer: a double portion. Which seemed to be the logic of the Rank Organisation in commissioning this good-humoured sequel to Miranda (1948), which also resurrects Nurse Carey. The issue of 'impossible love' is thus skirted, though not without a wistful tear in the siren's eye in the final shot, and full colour adds splendour to the ravishing gowns. The whole thing has the effortless charm and grace of a well-oiled machine, and the witty script, full of pun and innuendo, and Johns's fresh performance, all wide open eyes and husky voice, guarantee rib-tickling, heart-warming fun.
Country: GB
Technical: col 90m
Director: Ralph Thomas
Cast: Glynis Johns, Donald Sinden, Anne Crawford, Margaret Rutherford, Dora Bryan, Nicholas Phipps
Synopsis:
A strait-laced games mistress inherits a family cottage in Cornwall and makes the acquaintance of her flirtatious relation, a mermaid living in the caves beneath. They agree to change places for a fortnight during which Miranda causes quite a stir in the community, especially among the male population.
Review:
What could be better than one helping of Glynis Johns? Answer: a double portion. Which seemed to be the logic of the Rank Organisation in commissioning this good-humoured sequel to Miranda (1948), which also resurrects Nurse Carey. The issue of 'impossible love' is thus skirted, though not without a wistful tear in the siren's eye in the final shot, and full colour adds splendour to the ravishing gowns. The whole thing has the effortless charm and grace of a well-oiled machine, and the witty script, full of pun and innuendo, and Johns's fresh performance, all wide open eyes and husky voice, guarantee rib-tickling, heart-warming fun.