This is not so much a review of the film as it's more a clarification. Grant and Loren were NOT in a hot and heavy affair when this picture was made. Their affair was more or less over before this film was started. They had previously co-starred in "The Pride And The Passion" with Frank Sinatra. Cary Grant was in love with Sophia Loren (who wouldn't be) when that film began. By the time, 'Passion' was completed, Loren was no longer interested in Grant. Cary Grant was contractually obligated to do "Houseboat" with Miss Loren. He agreed to, with the chance he could still win over his co-star. As a previous reviewer mentioned, Miss Loren was determined to NOT be the next Mrs. Grant. This, of course, makes their romance scenes all the more tense and interesting. Good acting? Who knows?
Review of Houseboat
