I must admit, I'm baffled. How did this story become such an acclaimed Broadway musical and successful film musical? Perhaps the sheer presence of Robert Morse? That's about the only thing I can figure (although others have reprised the role on Broadway successfully).
There are some things I like about this film (aside from Morse). Michele Lee is great as the love interest; wish she had done more films. It's nice to see Rudy Vallee, not that he is any great shakes here. I really did enjoy Anthony Teague as the ultimate kiss-up; a really bright performance.
But aside from that, nothing. It's basically a one joke film (kissing ass to get ahead), and a one-notable-song musical ("I Believe In You"). It took me over 30 years to finally watch this film; must have been my intuition; I'll never watch it again.
There are some things I like about this film (aside from Morse). Michele Lee is great as the love interest; wish she had done more films. It's nice to see Rudy Vallee, not that he is any great shakes here. I really did enjoy Anthony Teague as the ultimate kiss-up; a really bright performance.
But aside from that, nothing. It's basically a one joke film (kissing ass to get ahead), and a one-notable-song musical ("I Believe In You"). It took me over 30 years to finally watch this film; must have been my intuition; I'll never watch it again.