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| Fred MacMurray | ... |
Thad McCloud
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| Eli Wallach | ... |
Raphael Valdez Jr.
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| Arlene Dahl | ... |
Doris Reid Weaver
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| Edward Andrews | ... |
Sen. Walsh
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Donald May | ... |
Secret Service Agent John O'Connor
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| Harry Holcombe | ... |
Vice President Bill Richards
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| Ahna Capri | ... |
Gloria McCloud
(as Anna Capri)
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Ronnie Dapo | ... |
Peter McCloud
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Richard St. John | ... |
Jackson
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Bill Walker | ... |
Joseph
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Adrienne Marden | ... |
Miss Higgins
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When the women of America join together on election day and elect a Leslie McCloud as the US President, things get a little awkward. Especially for her husband Thad NcCloud. He, as First Husband, must take over the job as The First Lady, in the women's groups and garden parties. Written by Brian W Martz <[email protected]>
Granted, this movie is not to be taken too seriously. Who would have given heavy thought to having a female president in 1964? However, I didn't find it insulting. It was simply a comforting little comedy starring top-flight actors.
As usual, the highly diversified Fred MacMurray was excellent as the husband of the female president. Polly Bergan, always in grand form, displayed her ability to capture her character perfectly ... as directed by Curtis Bernhart for Warner Brothers.
Also presenting good performances were the great Eli Wallach and beautiful Arlene Dahl.
This was the type of comedy that reflected what was expected on the "big screen" in 1964. Filming it in Black-and-White was a good decision. Color would have taken away the simplicity that made it special.
It was 113-minutes of fun.