The Trouble With Harry

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Summary: This movie was fantastic and so offbeat!Hah,Hah,Hah!!
Review: This movie was so wonderful! This is one of Alferd Hitchcock's best. John Forsthye was good. Shirley MacLaine was fantastic in her first screen debut! Altogether, this movie was wonderful! Good job, you guys! You were great!!

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Summary: The Lighter Side of Death and Hitch
Review: This review refers to the Widescreen DVD edition of "The Trouble With Harry"(Universal/Alfred HItchcock Collection)..

Harry Walker is a real pain to the residents of a quaint but very picturesque little town in New England. The trouble with Harry is..that he is dead! The residents including Edmund Gwenn, John Forsythe, Mildred Natwick and Shirley MacLaine(in her first feature film role), don't seem too shook up about his apparent murder, some don't even notice the state Harry is in, the trouble is what to do with the corpse! These quirky folk, are trying to get rid of Harry, thinking they might be the ones responisble for his death. Through a series of very comical misunderstandings, poor Harry's body, is buried, dug up, cleaned up and returned to the "scene of the crime" several times, as they try to hide him from the local sherriff. And what's more, during this hard day's work, friendships, bonds, and even a lasting love is formed between the characters. It's an adventure in the lighter side of death as only Hitch can do it!

"The Trouble With Harry", may not be one we may consider to be a Masterpiece, by the master, but it is one that will surely have you smiling and recognizing the Hitch touch throughout. It definately displays his morbidly fun sense of humor, and his distinctive direction and attention to details is apparent throughout the film. The cast is marvelous, especially Edmund Gwenn. Check out and listen to his mumblings, as he hides out watching a parade of passerbys stumbling over the corpse. Also a very young Jerry Mathers("Leave It To Beaver") shows his talent and gift for comedy early on.

Looking for Hitch....An eye for art?...Check out who is passing by the artwork display in front of the General Store.

Universal has given this 1955 film a very nice transfer to DVD. The woodsy area that most of the story takes place in, shows off the beautiful colors of the season. The anamorphic widescreen picture is clear and takes in all that Hitch intended for us to see. The sound is good. It is clear and distinct in DD 2.0 (MONO). There are captions in Englilsh, subtitles in French and may also be viewed in French and Spanish. Extras include the entertaining and very informative documentary "The Trouble With Harry Isn't Over" and includes several interviews. There is a photo gallery and more.

A must have for fans, and a wonderful look at the lilghter side of Hitch....enjoy....Laurie

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Summary: I like it. It's a charming comedy.
Review: Who killed Harry? A number of people in a small-town are sure they accidentally did, so they decide to bury him. But there's always a reason to dig him up again, bury him again, dig him up again... I like this movie. It has beautiful autumn colors, a funny story, excellent cast, and good music by Bernard Herrmann, who later made the music to a number of Hitchcock's movies ('Vertigo', 'North by Northwest' and 'Psycho' to mention some). This is not the kind of comedy that makes you laugh hysterically, but it has some funny parts and it is a very charming movie. I recommend you to see it!

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Summary: The Trouble With Harry
Review: Who killed Harry? Just when you're sure you know, someone else pops up with a plausible story. Shirley MacClaine makes a wonderful screen debut. The colors of Vermont shine through, but the untold story of unforseen bad weather and pasting leaves on trees on a set to recreate the originally planned location and how Alfred Hitchcock was nearly killed himself by falling equipment, makes the end product even more fascinating. A wonderful ensemble cast adds to the fun of digging up the body "one more time." A favorite to watch again just for the fun of it.

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Summary: oddly appealing
Review: Who would think a body could cause this much trouble and be so entertaining? But Harry is pleasant fun - not an outright comedy, perhaps, but full of good humor - Hitchcock style.