The Queen Of The World and I watched this film last night. Two thumbs way, way up for this 1961 Rock Hudson/Gina Lollobrigida comedy. It has a witty screenplay, solid performances from supporting actors (including Bobby Darin in his film debut, where he met and fell in love with his co-star; they married later that year), and is a trip back in time to Old America. It was utterly delightful. Highly recommended.
Bobby Darin wrote and performed the theme to the film. The rest of the score was written by Hans J. Salter, one of the many Austrian/German Jewish composers who fled the Third Reich and ended up on the shores of Hollywood. Salter's score is workmanlike, but it's Darin's songs that stand out. It's not the typical Sunday Classical offering - more reminiscent of an early Bond Theme - but it's still fun.
As is the film. You should be able to find it on Turner Classic Films.
Holy cow was Hans Salter prolific! Lots and lots of movies.
ReplyDeleteBobby Darin had a wonderful voice and style and was a favorite of my folks - me too, I might add.
Some classic romance you have going on there, young feller.
I loves me some old world music!😊👍
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