Description: Ricardo, son of a mexican bandit, becomes against his will a bandit. He falls in love with Theresa, the daughter of the governor, who is expecting tax collectors from spain. Ricardo sees a good chance there. With Frank Sinatra and Kathryn Grayson.
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Rating: - Fun movie filled with songs and dances.........3.5 stars
You cant really compare a movie with Frank Sinatra and Kathryn to a movie with Mario Lanza with Kathryn Grayson as they are both very much different. But as this title brought back memories of movies that ive seen as a kid...i was very pleased that i found it and it happens to be kind of funny, filled with adventure, songs and dances. Nice to see old Franky, refreshenly young and not being too serious. Kathryn and Frank songs are pleasant enough and so is this movie from beginning to end. And ive notice that kathryn grayson has some great close-ups of her face when she is falling in love with ... Read More
Rating: - The Kissing Bandit 1948
Place all the gold under lock and key . All the beautiful senoritas , too . THE KISSING BANDIT rides again - if he can somehow manage to stay on the horseback ! . Frank Sinatra (1915-1998) plays the kissing (and singing !) title role . Kathryn Grayson ( 1922 - ) is lovely , coloratura-voiced Teresa - and who'd guess she would steal his heart before he could steal his first kiss ! Sinatra brings infectious charm to the role of timid Ricardo , haplessly continuing his father's bandito tradition . Ann Miller ( 1923 - 2004), Cyd Charisse ( 1921 - 2008 ) and Ricardo Montalban (1920 - ) sway . swirl ... Read More
Rating: - Cheesy but fun musical...
Oh my gosh, I'd forgotten how terribly cheesy this movie is - but I love it anyway! Despite it's totally outrageous premise, The Kissing Bandit from MGM is proof in my opinion of that studio's ability to irresistibly gloss and glam up a weak picture with talent, costumes, staging, and color! Supposedly Sinatra viewed this as the worst picture of his career - I think that's a little harsh. I'm still traumatized by The Pride and the Passion. :P Sinatra's character here perfectly played up the more innocent side of his persona from the 1940s - he's super sweet, slightly befuddled, and adorably sincere. ... Read More
Rating: - MGM could also do Mediocre musicals
"The Kissing Bandit" illustrates that even the "Master" of film musicals (MGM) could create a mediocre product. Several of the previous reviewers have written that seeing it again brought back happy memories of their childhood - but a young person watching it today will rightfully ask "What was THAT?" The strength of the MGM music department is in full display, but the use of its contract players is questionable. And the complete disregard for ethnicity is laughable. I have to give credit to Frank Sinatra for being a "good sport" and his natural charm and acting ability. Luckily, he finally "grew into" ... Read More
Rating: - Cute and Funny
Watching this movie for the first time I wasn't really sure of what to expect. But I was plasently suprised to find out how funny and greatly entertaining it was.
The story begins with a group of unkempt looking bandits awaiting the arrival of there past leaders son to take over the "family business". When the son of the Kissing Bandit arrives, they find out that that he is not only a softy from the east, but he thinks he is taking over his father's buisness as inkeeper, and knows nothing of his father's less then honorable career as a bandit. So, making do with what they have, the bandits ... Read More
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