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The Happiest Millionaire (1967)

Director: Norman Tokar

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From Time Out Film Guide

Antiseptic, over-long (there have been various cut-down versions) but not unpleasant Disney musical. MacMurray exudes characteristically quizzical charm as the eccentric Philadelphian millionaire with a penchant for fisticuffs and alligators, while Tommy Steele does a winsome Oirish act as the butler who takes care of problems that arise when his master's tomboy daughter (Warren) falls for a youth (Davidson) who initially doesn't quite come up to expectations. What with Greer Garson thrown in as MacMurray's gracious wife, it's all very bland and cosy. Best moment is when Gladys Cooper and Geraldine Page sing the respective praises of aristocratic and nouveau riche social graces in a nicely bitchy song called 'There Are Those'.

Author: TM

Time Out Film Guide


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  • Rose said...
    Posted on Jan 17 2012 23:06 I am a thirteen year old kid and I love this movie. This Is one of like the top movies on my list. You havnt lived life till you have seen this movie! Have you watch it have your wife watch it have your kids watch it have you DOG watch it anyone that you can. It it so worth it!! Only a fool wouldn't like it and if you don't than you are a fool! Tommy's acting is amazing and his Irish accent was phinominal! He did amazing. I laphe everytime til tears almost come out it is so good! Love it forever and look it up for Tommy's sake!
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