The incredibly rich, old-money Edith Evans hires Barbara Feldon as a secretary to help her write her proposed dictionary for people who cannot spell. This is despite the obvious disapproval of Miss Evans' butler, Dick Van Dyke. The reason will become clear later: Dame Edith is not rich, she is broke, and her style of living and innumerable charities are supported by the thefts of her loyal staff.
It's one of the amiable comedy capers of the 1960s, of which I am inordinately fond, despite their frequently mechanical execution. They featured excellent casts, who each got to do some shtick. Van Dyke is very good here, showing some versatility. Other talent includes John McGiver, John Fielder, Cecil Kellaway, and Sam Waterston in his second movie. You also got to see some of the great New York department stores, like Gimbels and Altman, now sadly gone. It's a pleasant way to spend 100 minutes.
It's one of the amiable comedy capers of the 1960s, of which I am inordinately fond, despite their frequently mechanical execution. They featured excellent casts, who each got to do some shtick. Van Dyke is very good here, showing some versatility. Other talent includes John McGiver, John Fielder, Cecil Kellaway, and Sam Waterston in his second movie. You also got to see some of the great New York department stores, like Gimbels and Altman, now sadly gone. It's a pleasant way to spend 100 minutes.