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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786301798747 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC ISBN: 6301798740 Label: 20th Century Fox Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Release Date: January 01, 1998 Running Time: 116 minutes Sales Rank: 5623 Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: June 15, 1962
Amazon.com: James Stewart reunites with his Harvey director, Henry Koster, in this 1962 comedy, which is charming enough even though it doesn't seem quite up to the level of talent involved. (The screenwriter is the legendary Nunnally Johnson--writer and director of The Three Faces of Eve, among many other titles--and the music is by Henry Mancini.) But it is pleasant, summery entertainment with Stewart and his screen wife, Maureen O'Hara, taking their urban family to a crumbling, seaside house for a vacation. The film was calculated to pull in older fans with Stewart as well as draw in a younger crowd that would enjoy the fairly extensive beach scenes with pop-star Fabian. Stewart is deft with the easy jokes about bad plumbing and such, and golden in several nice moments where he gets to play an attentive dad to his kids. --Tom Keogh
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Rating: - A classic not to be missed
Our collection of classics would be nowhere if we did not include the jewels provided by Jimmy Stuart, one of the most charismatic stars of the 20th Century.
Born May 20th, 1908, James Maitland Stewart lived for 89 years, providing the world with an acting style that captured the hearts of millions of Americans and the world at large. Nominated for several Academy Awards, Jimmy Steward won one and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Some of the unforgettable works include; Mr. Smith goes to Washington, Harvey, It's a wonderful life and Vertigo.
Rating: - BRINGS BACK MEMORIES
This movie was a favorite when I first saw it and I still love it. What's not to like about Jimmy Stewart and Maureen O'Hara. You have to love Mr. Hobbs' attitude towards kids being seen but not heard. Guess it's not politically correct today, but makes for a very funny movie with old-fashioned values. AND Fabian is in this movie! Remember him--I recently saw him in person and he looks just the same now as then--really.
Sit back and enjoy reveling in the past!
Rating: - Love It!
I love the classic movies. This is very entertaining; really shows Jimmy Stewart's talent.
Rating: - Gotta love Jimmy Stewart
This movie is a beloved memory from decades ago. Classic Jimmy Stewart and typical for movies of its time. No deep meaning, no social commentary, just a light-hearted look at how life used to be.
Rating: - Mr. Hobbs takes a Vacation
Jimmy Stewart and Maureen O"Hara , push the envelope as parents in this typical 60,s era film. It has it funny moments but not there best work.
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