Nonureva Really Surprised!

InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

Jenni Devyn Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

dougdoepke Bouncy comedy making good use of visual techniques—split screen, dream fadeout, trick photography (the shrunken kids). These blend in seamlessly, adding to the appeal of what might come next. It's also an utterly charming turn from Rogers, and it better be since she has to bridge the distinct segments. There's salesman Tom (Murphy), rich guy Dick (Marshall), and workingman Harry (Meredith). So which will Janie (Rogers) marry. She dates each in turn and each proposes marriage. But what would married life be like with them. Her engaging dream scenes of what that would be like are grabbers, and in my book, the movie's highlight. And since each of the three represents a different economic class, more's at stake in her choice than an ultimate heart's desire. Then too, catch the point that true love is a matter of involuntary chemistry whatever one's romantic ideals or dreams.It's Hollywood professionals hitting on all eight, from screenplay to acting to directing. I especially chuckled poignantly at Tom's salesmanship as he casually includes the add-on's that a new car will cost workingman Harry. The price almost doubles, Ouch! But Tom does it in such smooth fashion it's hardly noticeable. Anyway, Rogers is utterly winning as a telephone operator (catch the old style hook-ups) who can't make up her mind. In my little book, the movie's a sleeper that slides along effortlessly while the chuckles flow.(In passing—can't help noticing presence of opposite sides of the 1950's blacklisting controversy. Murphy and Rogers were both active proponents of Hollywood political purges, while Meredith and screenwriter Jarrico were blacklisted for their leftist associations. In fact, the movie's outcome might be surmised from Jarrico's political preference. See if you agree.)

MartinHafer Although the film begins with some cute opening credits, after a while I really grew to dislike this film. It's actually pretty amazing that Ginger Rogers was cast in this lightweight film, as during the production she won the Best Actress Oscar for "Kitty Foyle"--and frankly, "Tom, Dick and Harry" just isn't in the same league as the wonderful "Kitty Foyle". The reasons I disliked the movie is that it tried too hard and it had a main character that just seemed selfish, stupid and annoying.When the film begins, Ginger is dating the very conservative and reliable Tom (George Murphy). There isn't a lot of excitement in this relationship and oddly Ginger still agrees to marry him when he asks. Soon, she meets Harry (Burgess Meredith) and agrees to go out with him only because she thinks he's rich--though he's not. So, she's already engaged to one guy and then chases another just for money....what a jerk. Then, when she really meets a rich guy, Dick (Alan Marshall), she throws herself at him--and destroys his relationship with another woman just so she can have a chance at him. In the end, she's engaged to all three--and yet all three stand by and wait for her to decide which one to marry. I say all three should have dumped the and conniving Rogers--but sadly the film did not end that way. If it had, I really would have enjoyed it much more. But, As Rogers' character was so selfish and often talked like a child, I just wanted her to shut up and go away. Although well made, the writing and Rogers' acting made this acceptable entertainment and nothing more.By the way, some might like the film's often cartoony look--such as the dream sequences. I wasn't that impressed. Take my advice--see "Kitty Foyle" instead--it's a dandy movie and proved Ginger COULD act.

Richard Burin Tom, Dick and Harry (Garson Kanin, 1941) is an incisive examination of the American Dream, masquerading as a fun romantic comedy. Ginger Rogers could really screw up a up a comic romp if she was given free rein (see Howard Hawks' Monkey Business, or probably don't bother), but working in tandem with director Garson Kanin - a famed screenwriter - she gives a nuanced, likable, often very funny performance. Rogers plays a scatty, indecisive young woman who becomes engaged to three very different men: go-get-'em salesman George Murphy, brooding ambition-vacuum Burgess Meredith (one of my favourite actors) and charming, slightly aloof moustachioed millionaire Alan Marshal. Murphy epitomises the American Dream and Marshal the Hollywood ideal, but it's the cynical, down-to-earth Meredith who has the purest ideas about love, and sets Ginger's bell a-ringing. The story keeps you guessing, while Kanin includes three bizarre, subversive dream sequences showing the pitfalls of married life with these three vividly-etched archetypes. Phil Silvers also has a funny bit as an intrusive ice-cream salesman who's "a little obnoxious". From the jumbly credits to the neat surprise ending, this is a wildly entertaining comedy with a latent satirical bite.

mitchmcc Just in case you think that Hollywood never made horrible movies during the Golden Age, this one comes along to set the record straight.Although I love Ginger Rogers with Fred Astaire, she clearly thought of herself as a more versatile actress. While I have not seen her in her dramatic role for Kitty Foyle, as a comedienne (here, and in Monkey Business), she is horrible acting like a giggling teenager.She plays a telephone operator who is being pursued for marriage by three different guys. Tom is a stable, hardworking guy, but she doesn't really love him. Harry is a "what me worry" type whose kiss does cause her to hear bells! Finally, Dick is the proverbial movie millionaire.Each guy gets his own "fantasy sequence" when Ginger tries to imagine what life would be like with them.Overall, this is just a stupid movie. Lots of blame accrues to the script, which is extremely lame.Don't blame me if you rent this one anyway!