Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.

Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Kamila Bell This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

tles7 At times the dialog is the same as The Strawberry Blonde. and of course Blonde is a better film. But, this is a fun musical and it has the wonderful Janis Paige who was a fine stage performer and was the lead in the original Bway production of The Pajama Game. What you rarely see in musicals of that era is live singing (never at MGM). However, in this movie several of the musical numbers are sung live and it make a huge difference. It's truly where you see how real the talent is of the performers. Speaking of talent, those viewers that have seen the Cagney version will marvel at how much better the dramatic scenes between Cagney and DeHavalind are than the those with Paige and Morgan....which are basically word for word the same. It's a tribute to Cagney's talent and charisma. The movie that made Rita Hayworth a star.

JohnHowardReid NOTES: Third and final screen version of Hagen's stage play. COMMENT: Re-makes can almost always be compared in an unfavorable light with their originals. And this maxim certainly holds true for this re-serving of The Strawberry Blonde (although that movie itself was a re-make, it is the exception that proves the rule). For a start, the players are inferior. I mean, how can you compare Dennis Morgan (whom I like) with James Cagney? Or Janis Paige (whom I also admire) with Rita Hayworth? Admittedly, Don DeFore (never my choice for the world's finest actor) makes a surprisingly deft stab at the Jack Carson spot (though still falling short). The one and only really bright star in this new cast line-up is the lovely Dorothy Malone who comes across as a warm and enchanting Amy Lind. As for the script, with typical re-make oversight, the Epstein twins are not credited, even though it's quite apparent that Mr Richards has based his screenplay firmly on the 1941 movie rather than the 1933 stage play. In fact, he's made very few additions or changes and hasn't even bothered to alter or delete such giveaway lines as "That's the kind of a hair-pin I am!" Very appropriate for Jimmy Cagney but quite out of character for Dennis Morgan. Admittedly, a few indifferent new songs as well as some more old favorites have been introduced into the pot, plus a helping of not-so-funny comic routines for Mr Blue. On the other hand, some of the incidents retain sufficient power to induce a fair amount of laughter and the plot has still enough drama to survive even the well-intentioned efforts of this second-rate roster of players. Although Walsh's direction remains competent enough, he fails to refurbish anything like the luxuriant style and inventive flair he brought to Strawberry Blonde. Fortunately, the art director has taken advantage of the producer's splurge on Technicolor. The sets are entrancingly in period and the film is beautifully photographed in very delicate colors that consistently please the eye, even though the dialogue seems less attractive to the ear.

flarepilot There are a number of musicals out there that deserve more attention. Among them are, "Best Foot Forward", "Two Weeks With Love" and now I can add this version of "One Sunday Afternoon".For the record, I've seen, and love "The Strawberry Blonde". By now you should all know this is basically a remake, by the same director, but in color and music that moves the plot along a bit.We could dwell on the differences, and what could have been included in "one Sunday afternoon" (and yes I love, "And the Band Played On". But now I love the tune, "One Sunday Afternoon" which plays the same role in this film.I was very surprised perhaps most of all to learn that Don DeFore has a fine singing voice. I do wish that Janis Paige was featured a little bit more. She is really a wonderful addition.Don't try to compare James Cagney to Dennis Morgan. Don't try to compare Rita Hayworth to Janis Paige (though I would take Janis Paige). Don't even try to compare Alan Hale Sr. to Alan Hale Jr. (he even mentions a boat trip!)But I do think this is a fine, enjoyable musical of a classic story.But there is one thing better about this film than "the strawberry blonde" and that is Ben Blue as Nick. Now , don't get me wrong, I think George Tobias as Nick in , ''the strawberry blonde" was fine. But Ben Blue really added a nice, buster Keaton like, comedic relief.I purchased the DVD from Warner Archives and had some trouble viewing it on one of my DVD players, and contrary to what the packaging says, I tried it on a DVD recorder and it played fine. Is this , "Oklahoma", "The Music Man", or "Showboat"? No. But it is a movie you probably haven't seen and you may very well enjoy.But that's just the kind of hairpin I am!

steveareno This film is fun to watch.Dennis Morgan sings beautifully as always.Dorothy Malone,Janis Paige and Don Defore are superb in their roles.Ben Blue gets a lot of the laughs.He marries a girl who is taller then him.It's fun to see them together!It wasn't the BEST Dennis Morgan film ever made,but he sure does make it worth watching!It's very enjoyable!