The film is notable as a collaboration between Jean Simmons and Stewart Granger. The couple were wed the following year and went on to make two more films together. Though Mr. Granger has plenty of screen time, this was Miss Simmons' chance to shine. Up to this point, she had only appeared in supporting roles. But after an Oscar nomination as Ophelia in HAMLET, she was ready for a starring role.
Due to the success of this picture, Granger and Simmons caught the eye of Hollywood moguls. A short time later, they would leave their native England and move to southern California. Both were able to maintain star status for decades and had more hits in America than they did in Europe.
As for ADAM AND EVELYNE, the plot is a clever reworking of the old literary classic DADDY LONG-LEGS. Simmons plays an orphan who goes to live with a handsome benefactor, played by Granger.
The twist is that she thinks he's her father (Granger was 16 years older than Simmons in real life). However, we learn that her actual father died and had been writing letters to her at the orphanage, pretending to be Granger.
Added to this waif-and-daddy plot-- a bunch of innocent "incestuous" feelings. They develop these feelings for each other, even though it takes a while for her to learn the truth that he's not really her papa. At the same time, Granger has a jealous girlfriend (Helen Cherry) and a roguish kid brother (Raymond Young) that wants Simmons. It's a complicated set-up, though there's never any doubt what the true outcome will be.
A secondary subplot involves Granger's profession. He's a gambler running an illegal operation inside Cherry's home. Simmons has been led to believe he trades on the stock market. The gambling scenes are amusing, featuring shady characters who would otherwise be respectable members of society.
Of course, Simmons eventually finds out the truth about all of this. Granger's brother, realizing Simmons won't marry him because she's in love with you-know-who, spills the beans. Simmons is prudish about what's been going on and tells the police. Granger will go to court and plead guilty, then pay an enormous fine. Afterward he will reunite with Simmons and be free to marry her...because she's still the apple of his eye.
Due to the success of this picture, Granger and Simmons caught the eye of Hollywood moguls. A short time later, they would leave their native England and move to southern California. Both were able to maintain star status for decades and had more hits in America than they did in Europe.
As for ADAM AND EVELYNE, the plot is a clever reworking of the old literary classic DADDY LONG-LEGS. Simmons plays an orphan who goes to live with a handsome benefactor, played by Granger.
The twist is that she thinks he's her father (Granger was 16 years older than Simmons in real life). However, we learn that her actual father died and had been writing letters to her at the orphanage, pretending to be Granger.
Added to this waif-and-daddy plot-- a bunch of innocent "incestuous" feelings. They develop these feelings for each other, even though it takes a while for her to learn the truth that he's not really her papa. At the same time, Granger has a jealous girlfriend (Helen Cherry) and a roguish kid brother (Raymond Young) that wants Simmons. It's a complicated set-up, though there's never any doubt what the true outcome will be.
A secondary subplot involves Granger's profession. He's a gambler running an illegal operation inside Cherry's home. Simmons has been led to believe he trades on the stock market. The gambling scenes are amusing, featuring shady characters who would otherwise be respectable members of society.
Of course, Simmons eventually finds out the truth about all of this. Granger's brother, realizing Simmons won't marry him because she's in love with you-know-who, spills the beans. Simmons is prudish about what's been going on and tells the police. Granger will go to court and plead guilty, then pay an enormous fine. Afterward he will reunite with Simmons and be free to marry her...because she's still the apple of his eye.