Warren Williams leads a good cast in a fast-paced movie about politics and marriage.
It's one of Williams' best performances. He's perfect as the fleet-thinking con man who juggles responsibilities -- electing a complete nincompoop as governor, and trying to squeeze out from under alimony payments and marry his secretary, Bette Davis. William's long snoot and pompous expressions resemble John Barrymore's in his later years. He may not be a gifted comedian but he delivers the goods.
The political story is, well, I hate to say "relevant" -- but it's relevant. The romantic angle is well handled too. Nobody breaks into tears or begs forgiveness. The only emotions we see, besides an occasional gesture of affection, are anger and skepticism. Bette Davis is blond and pretty, and her eyes are extra-terrestrial.
Fun, and worth catching.
It's one of Williams' best performances. He's perfect as the fleet-thinking con man who juggles responsibilities -- electing a complete nincompoop as governor, and trying to squeeze out from under alimony payments and marry his secretary, Bette Davis. William's long snoot and pompous expressions resemble John Barrymore's in his later years. He may not be a gifted comedian but he delivers the goods.
The political story is, well, I hate to say "relevant" -- but it's relevant. The romantic angle is well handled too. Nobody breaks into tears or begs forgiveness. The only emotions we see, besides an occasional gesture of affection, are anger and skepticism. Bette Davis is blond and pretty, and her eyes are extra-terrestrial.
Fun, and worth catching.