"Caprice" is a film that supposedly, even its star, Doris Day, wasn't too pleased with the finished product. This is clearly evident in what Frank Tashlin, its director, and also one of its writers, created as a vehicle for Ms. Day. In fact, it was one of the last movies in which this luminous star appeared. Who can blame her?
The plot is the worst thing going for the movie. We don't believe for a moment all that is happening. Mr. Tashlin doesn't even get the charismatic Ms. Day to turn her charm as she always did in her films before. Then there is the problem of the way the star is made to look. Doris Day, who was forty five at the time, still had her lovely figure, but some of the costumes she is made to wear are just plain hideous! And what about those ugly hats? At that time most women all over the world, even those in business, had tossed their hats aside and wouldn't get caught dead with one of those worn by Ms. Day in the movie.
One can't blame Doris Day for the finished product. Richard Harris looks clear out of his element, after all, he wasn't notorious for playing comedy. Ray Walston, Jack Krushen, Edward Mulhare and Lilia Skala play supporting roles.
This film is only for hard core Doris Day fans only.
The plot is the worst thing going for the movie. We don't believe for a moment all that is happening. Mr. Tashlin doesn't even get the charismatic Ms. Day to turn her charm as she always did in her films before. Then there is the problem of the way the star is made to look. Doris Day, who was forty five at the time, still had her lovely figure, but some of the costumes she is made to wear are just plain hideous! And what about those ugly hats? At that time most women all over the world, even those in business, had tossed their hats aside and wouldn't get caught dead with one of those worn by Ms. Day in the movie.
One can't blame Doris Day for the finished product. Richard Harris looks clear out of his element, after all, he wasn't notorious for playing comedy. Ray Walston, Jack Krushen, Edward Mulhare and Lilia Skala play supporting roles.
This film is only for hard core Doris Day fans only.