A woman (Shirley MacLaine) wants to live simply (in the style of Thoreau) but every time she marries, her husband becomes rich... and soon dies. Is she a witch? She tries to give the money to the government, but they think she is crazy.
This film is fun, silly... but mostly a showcase for Shirley MacLaine in a variety of outfits and situations, including a musical number with tap dancing. MacLaine was very beautiful in her early days (see "The Trouble With Harry") and this is no exception.
While Paul Newman looks dashing as the starving artist, Gene Kelly seems washed-up. He can sing and dance, but this is far from his best work and he comes across as simply old much of the time, especially compared to the other husbands. Sorry, Gene.
And in the end, that's it: a fun little romp! Yes, I said romp!
This film is fun, silly... but mostly a showcase for Shirley MacLaine in a variety of outfits and situations, including a musical number with tap dancing. MacLaine was very beautiful in her early days (see "The Trouble With Harry") and this is no exception.
While Paul Newman looks dashing as the starving artist, Gene Kelly seems washed-up. He can sing and dance, but this is far from his best work and he comes across as simply old much of the time, especially compared to the other husbands. Sorry, Gene.
And in the end, that's it: a fun little romp! Yes, I said romp!