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The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer (1947) Review<\/p>\n
Picture this: a trio of legendary movie stars teaming up for a comedy that\u2019s bound to grab your attention. That\u2019s exactly what you get in the 1940s romantic comedy, “The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer.” It\u2019s a film like no other \u2013 one that stands out in its own unique way.<\/p>\n
In the movie, Susan Turner (played by Shirley Temple) is a seventeen-year-old high school student who thinks she\u2019s already quite grown-up. She\u2019s lost interest in her basketball player boyfriend and her fellow students. Then one day, during a school assembly, she meets Richard Nugent (Cary Grant), an art lecturer who\u2019s quite worldly. Susan is instantly smitten, but there\u2019s a catch \u2013 Richard is significantly older than her.<\/p>\n
That very night, Susan\u2019s sister, Margaret Turner (Myrna Loy), a practical and successful judge, finds out about Susan\u2019s new crush. Margaret is sure that Susan will soon move on from this infatuation, especially since the man her sister likes is the same troublesome defendant who appeared in her courtroom that morning.<\/p>\n
Every once in a while, I come across a classic film that I absolutely love, and this screwball comedy is one of those gems. My initial interest was sparked by the chance to see Shirley Temple in one of her later roles, beyond the child actor we all knew. Growing up, I watched many of her films, so seeing her in a different light was intriguing.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s an infectious charm about this film. While today\u2019s audiences might find the plot unusual, if you watch it with the same sense of humor it was made with, it\u2019s an enjoyable experience. The script makes it clear that Richard isn\u2019t thrilled about \u201ccourting\u201d Susan, and nothing inappropriate happens between them.<\/p>\n
The script, which won an Oscar, was written by the same person who later created popular TV shows like “I Dream of Jeannie” and “Hart to Hart.” Given its witty nature, it\u2019s no surprise the film received such recognition.<\/p>\n
The cast is fantastic, bringing the clever script to life with sparkling wit. Myrna Loy is often remembered for her roles in “Cheaper By the Dozen” and “The Thin Man,” while Cary Grant has numerous beloved roles to his name. (He and Loy also starred together in “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House.”) Ray Collins from “Perry Mason” co-stars, and it\u2019s a delight to see Shirley Temple. She\u2019s as charming as ever, reminiscent of the films that made her America\u2019s sweetheart.<\/p>\n
“The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer” is a must-watch for fans of classic romantic comedies. It might not be the most famous or zaniest film out there, but it\u2019s definitely underrated. Overall, it offers plenty of fun scenes and features a talented cast who know how to create movie magic.<\/p>\n
Content-wise, aside from a few minor innuendos, there\u2019s nothing offensive.<\/p>\n
You can catch “The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer” on DVD, and it may also air on local TV listings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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