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The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953)
The plot is dumb but Bobby Van and the dancing are fun
I loved Bobby Van on Tattletales in the 70s and it was a treat to find out that he was such a charming dancer and actor. He did indeed have a large dollop of Ray Bolger in his delivery and style but I like it just the same. Debbie Reynolds is darling as always, but the role kind of stinks. Bob Fosse was charisma-free until he danced. I don't think the balding was the only reason he didn't become a bigger star. It was nice to see Barbara Ruick. I don't think that college was ever remotely like that, but the movie is cartoony so it fits. Kathleen Freeman's credit list must be very very long, as I feel l have seen her in roughly 100 movies and shows.
Forsaking All Others (1934)
Joan looks like she's having fun for once
Enjoyable movie. I thought all three mains were believable, and Billie Burke makes any movie better. Robert Montgomery is so good at playing the charming and loveable cad. He made me understand why Joan's character still wants him after the awful things he does. CG is very natural and somewhat subdued, which worked for the sad character. I never knew Joan could deliver nice girl snappy dialogue so well. I prefer her lighter performances to the high intensity ones, though her vicious perfume counter temptress in "The Women" is unforgettable. The Depression movies with fantastically rich people are hilarious because no one seems to have a source of income.