“Madeline’s Madeline” and the Exploitation of Actresses
This emotional, frightening, and dreamlike story examines the ways actresses are exploited in the name of art.
The Pleasure of His Company (1961)
Biddeford "Pogo" Poole, an urbane charmer, has been absent for most of the life of his daughter, Jessica, but he pops up again as she prepares to marry a California rancher. Though Pogo's ex-wife remains unimpressed, Jessica quickly falls for her father's charismatic offensive. Soon, however, his reappearance causes complications for the bride-to-be, and she must decide whether or not to go ahead with the wedding.
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Biddeford "Pogo" Poole, an urbane charmer, has been absent for most of the life of his daughter, Jessica, but he pops up again as she prepares to marry a California rancher. Though Pogo's ex-wife remains unimpressed, Jessica quickly falls for her father's charismatic offensive. Soon, however, his reappearance causes complications for the bride-to-be, and she must decide whether or not to go ahead with the wedding.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Samuel A. Taylor
In Theaters:6/1/1961
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Runtime:115 minutes
Studio:Paramount Pictures
Cast
George Seaton
Director
Fred Astaire
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole
Debbie Reynolds
Jessica Poole
Lilli Palmer
Katharine Dougherty
Tab Hunter
Roger Henderson
Gary Merrill
James Dougherty
Charles Ruggles
Mackenzie Savage
Harold Fong
Toy
Elvia Allman
Mrs. Mooney
Eleanor Audley
Mrs. Thompson (uncredited)
Edith Head
Dress Designer (uncredited)
Lomax Study
Patron (uncredited)
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