Nice and easy. The novel upon which this film was based was very funny and timely. This movie suffered a bit in the translation to the screen, but it still had more than enough humor to make it a hit. This was the third duet for Grant and Loy, and a triangular plot-turn with Douglas was
written in to add some spice. Jim and Muriel Blandings are married Manhattanites who must give up their apartment and find new lodgings for themselves and their daughters (Moffett and Marshall). Jim in particular is seduced by the dream of owning a suburban home in the greenery of the country.
Dreaming, though, is much easier than building.
Timely in 1948 in light of postwar hou...
Released:
1948
Rated:
NR
Length:
94 mins