Kiss Them for Me

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Summary: Not a great Cary Grant movie, not a bad movie
Review: "Kiss Them For Me" is a 1957 movie staring Cary Grant as Commander Andy Crewson who is able to get four days shore leave for himself and three of his buddies in San Francisco. While there, they meet women (Jayne Mansfield, Suzy Parker), old friends from the navy and when they are offer safe state-side jobs, these fun loving flyers realize that being in combat with buddies is what matters most.
For me, these was not the best Cary Grant movie that I have seen so far. But it was pretty decent, but clearly Grant's earlier works were better.

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Summary: Donen delivers!
Review: "Kiss Them for Me" is a little known (or at least, lesser known), comedy gem from 1957. Stanley Donen works wonders with a reserved approach, allowing the stellar cast to do their thing, which brings alive the comdeic elements while not overshadowing the more serious moments.

Cary Grant is always marvelous, and his performance here is no exception. His Commander Crewson is a fairly typical Grant role of a part-goldbrick, part-devil-may-care military officer, a standard Grant character. But then, we have some magical moments interspersed with the suave Grant comedy that gives him a chance to really go for the dramatic gusto.

Three soldiers, who have made incredible and heroic contributions to the battles of World War II are being set up for a PR tour to promote the war effort. Crewson and his cohorts decide to have some fun in San Francisco instead, and finagle their way into a few days leave. Once there, it's a life of ease, except for the fact that they're not exactly on an approved leave, and the shore patrol is on the lookout for the rogue heroes. Each man wants to just get out of the line of fire, having seen enough of it, and are not interested in promoting anything but their own freedom, if just for a few days.

Two great Grant dramatic moments will stay with you for sure; in the first, Grant tells off a pushy millionaire who wants the men to give a rah-rah speech to his factory workers. In the other, Crewson meets a fellow soldier he knew, a young man who got a bad break in battle.

Ray Walston and Larry Blyden offer excellent support as Crewson's war hero comrades, and Werner Klemperer ("Hogan's Heroes") stands out as a military PR man shepherding the three semi-awol soldiers. Jayne Mansfield plays a typical "dumb blonde" as usual, and Richard Deacon ("The Dick van Dyke Show") appears in a small, but memorable supporting role as a shy paper magnate.

It's too bad this one isn't better known. Perhaps this is beacuse the movie does not touch the lofty heights of comedy met in "Operation Petticoat" or "Father Goose". Instead, the film is a comedy-drama about WWII, and was possibly aimed at a more mature audience, both of which make the movie a bit more tense for the casual viewer. This is especially true in the last third or so, as the focus wanders a bit into more mature and serious areas, then tries to wander out again by the end.

Regardless, the film is well worth viewing at least once, and is an excellent example of a late 50's "grown-up" film.

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Summary: Not a great Cary Grant movie, not a bad movie
Review: "Kiss Them For Me" is a 1957 movie staring Cary Grant as Commander Andy Crewson who is able to get four days shore leave for himself and three of his buddies in San Francisco. While there, they meet women (Jayne Mansfield, Suzy Parker), old friends from the navy and when they are offer safe state-side jobs, these fun loving flyers realize that being in combat with buddies is what matters most.
For me, these was not the best Cary Grant movie that I have seen so far. But it was pretty decent, but clearly Grant's earlier works were better.

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Summary: The two biggest stars in this film are Jayne Mansfield!
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Because of on-screen presence of the fabulous Jayne Mansfield, this film is a camp classic! But let's face it... this is a pretty bad movie. It's horribly dated, and corny beyond belief.

However... the film has two big things going for it: Jayne Mansfield! If you know who Jayne Mansfield was, you understand what I'm saying. If you don't know who Jayne Mansfield was, then I pity you, poor fool!

This film features Jayne at her Outrez-Hollywood best, long before the drugs, alcohol, and hard living took their toll on her beauty. Jayne squeals, shreiks, giggles and wiggles, as only Jayne could. Jayne Mansfield is quite fabulous in this film!

Jayne Mansfield was way ahead of her time. She was a living work of pop-art. If she were alive and in her prime today, she would rightfully be referred to as a "Performance Artist". Jayne was a living, breathing, squealing, jiggling bowl of Jell-o squeezed into a tight dress and topped off with the most fabulously platinum hair that Hollywood has ever produced! (I think her particular shade of platinum was actually called "Jet Blonde"!)

For anyone who loves Jayne Mansfield, or even for someone who hasn't experienced the phenomenon that was Jayne Mansfield, this film is a MUST-SEE event!

I think this film is absolutely worth seeing simply for Jayne's sake. It's worth sitting through the corny story just to witness Jayne Mansfield at her most beautiful and comedic best! You won't be disappointed... Jayne is simply FABOO!

The film can be summed-up in two words that Jayne herself would often say... "It's DIVOON!"

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Summary: The two biggest stars in this film are Jayne Mansfield!
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With a title like "KISS them for me" and Jayne Mansfield in the film, there can be no doubt in anyone's mind what the "them" are that Jayne wants kissed!

Because of on-screen presence of the fabulous Jayne Mansfield, this film is a camp classic! But let's face it... this is a pretty bad movie. It's horribly dated, and corny beyond belief.

However... the film has two big things going for it: Jayne Mansfield! If you know who Jayne Mansfield was, you understand what I'm saying. If you don't know who Jayne Mansfield was, then I pity you, poor fool!

This film features Jayne at her Outrez-Hollywood best, long before the drugs, alcohol, and hard living took their toll on her beauty. Jayne squeals, shreiks, giggles and wiggles, as only Jayne could. Jayne Mansfield is quite fabulous in this film!

Jayne Mansfield was way ahead of her time. She was a living work of pop-art. If she were alive and in her prime today, she would rightfully be referred to as a "Performance Artist". Jayne was a living, breathing, squealing, jiggling bowl of Jell-o squeezed into a tight dress and topped off with the most fabulously platinum hair that Hollywood has ever produced! (I think her particular shade of platinum was actually called "Jet Blonde"!)

For anyone who loves Jayne Mansfield, or even for someone who hasn't experienced the phenomenon that was Jayne Mansfield, this film is a MUST-SEE event!

I think this film is absolutely worth seeing simply for Jayne's sake. It's worth sitting through the corny story just to witness Jayne Mansfield at her most beautiful and comedic best! You won't be disappointed... Jayne is simply FABOO!

The film can be summed-up in two words that Jayne herself would often say... "It's DIVOON!"

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Summary: Too many talents for nothing...
Review: Based on a play bearing the same title, 'Kiss them for me' is now completely forgotten, in spite of the names of Cary Grant, Stanley Donen, or Jayne Mansfield.
The original idea could have led to a bitter sweet comedy about bravery, patriotism, cowardice and lies.
But it's too confused. Cary Grant delivers his line with his usual panache, but cannot save a particularly clumsy script.
One can understand why Jayne Mansfield was so thrilled to be his new leading lady, but she finds nothing interesting to do in the film, except being this over-the-top sexy squeaking blonde bimbo who's unable to calm down, a character she would also offer to her audience off-screen. Unfortunately, Donen doesn't manage to use her comic talents as Frank Tashlin did in 'The girl can't help it' and tried instead to focus on the other more controlable leading lady, namely former model Suzy Parker. That was quite a mistake, for her acting remains annoyingly wooden and expressionless throughout the film.
'Kiss them for me' has its funny moments though, (turns out to be be quite bitter and pessimistic), and Jayne Mansfield's enthusiasm saves the whole project from total boredom.
Donen who had previously delivered such gems as 'Funny Face', Singin' in the rain' or 'On the town' obviously seems lost (or not interested). And it's really a shame.

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Summary: Cheaper than Ambien as a sleeping aid.....
Review: In his later years, Cary Grant wasn't so picky about what films he did, as long as the paycheck was there. This bomb is one reminder of Grant's many mis-fires, and one that will surely put you to sleep while watching it, as it is quite dull and boring. Although certain viewers can enjoy moments here to admire the physical attributes of Jayne Mansfield, most people will be downright bored by this dull movie. It was a failure when released to theaters, and remains so now.

A DUD!

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Summary: Great Classic Cary Grant,Jayne Mansfield Movie!!
Review: This is a great classic Cary Grant Jayne Mansfield Movie that's finally released on DVD.It's a must see flick!!!