In my opinion, one of the best romantic comedies that ever was made is "Weekend at the Waldorf." This 1945 film has dramatic overtones and a cast worth pots of gold.
The movie is so good because the plots don't stop getting twisted. It's basically the story of 2 women finding romance and love at the famous hotel.
When stenographer, a sweet and pert Lana Turner, finds love with GI Van Johnson, who is facing an operation, she has the opportunity to break out of her 10th Avenue existence, by working for Edward Arnold, in his usual craft role; this time as the phony executive trying to pull a deal with Arabs.
Secondly, we have Hollywood star, Malvern, played to the hilt by Ginger Rogers, who is lonely. She finds romance with war correspondent, Walter Pidgeon, a great guy with some designs of his own.
Notice Rosemary De Camp's authentic European accent in the film.
An absolute gem of a film which shouldn't be missed. The film trumpets a bygone era.
The movie is so good because the plots don't stop getting twisted. It's basically the story of 2 women finding romance and love at the famous hotel.
When stenographer, a sweet and pert Lana Turner, finds love with GI Van Johnson, who is facing an operation, she has the opportunity to break out of her 10th Avenue existence, by working for Edward Arnold, in his usual craft role; this time as the phony executive trying to pull a deal with Arabs.
Secondly, we have Hollywood star, Malvern, played to the hilt by Ginger Rogers, who is lonely. She finds romance with war correspondent, Walter Pidgeon, a great guy with some designs of his own.
Notice Rosemary De Camp's authentic European accent in the film.
An absolute gem of a film which shouldn't be missed. The film trumpets a bygone era.