"Kitty Foyle" is a curious film. On the one hand, it wanted to point out the wrongs in the society of the time. The book, in which the movie is based, made an impact in the 30s. Its author, Christopher Morley, discusses things that perhaps the director of the film, Sam Wood, wanted to tackle, but the result is that it doesn't offer any solution to the problem it presents. In a way, "Kitty Foyle" is one of the typical melodramas of the era that called for a more experienced leading lady.
Ginger Rogers, in my humble opinion, was an excellent actress in lighter fare and musicals. She left her mark as the partner of one of the most successful dancers in Hollywood, Fred Astaire. In undertaking the title role of this picture, Ms. Rogers was attempting something that she probably didn't have the range for, even though, she is effective as the lead.
Time, alas, hasn't been kind to this movie. Some of the taboos of the times have been conquered and resolved. More than sixty years later, this movie serves more as a curiosity piece than a great picture. In fact, that year, in the Oscar race, Ms. Rogers won against some of Hollywood's best actresses, which doesn't say much about the award, itself. Sometimes the Hollywood Establishment has a way for rewarding some people for the wrong kind of film, but in recognition of excellent contribution to the American cinema.
"Kitty Foyle" is basically a soap opera about a strong woman who makes the mistake of falling in love with a society man, which has served as the plot for other, better done movies. The prologue, while trying to be politically correct and explain how Kitty has achieved a certain status, doesn't add anything to the movie. Ms. Rogers is shown trying to pass for twelve, as she watches the Philadelphia aristocracy enter the Assembly ball, is not credible, she looks like Ginger Rogers!
Ginger Rogers was a talented actress; she makes a great appearance in the film. Dennis Morgan was an excellent actor who had the ability to make his leading ladies excel when playing with him. His Wyn Strafford is a rich boy in love with someone from the other side of the tracks. James Craig makes a good appearance as the doctor who falls for the woman who probably will never love him.
The movie will probably resonate a lot of women that love the genre. It's easy to see why this film has pleased, thanks to the personality of Ms. Rogers, who dominates the movie.
Ginger Rogers, in my humble opinion, was an excellent actress in lighter fare and musicals. She left her mark as the partner of one of the most successful dancers in Hollywood, Fred Astaire. In undertaking the title role of this picture, Ms. Rogers was attempting something that she probably didn't have the range for, even though, she is effective as the lead.
Time, alas, hasn't been kind to this movie. Some of the taboos of the times have been conquered and resolved. More than sixty years later, this movie serves more as a curiosity piece than a great picture. In fact, that year, in the Oscar race, Ms. Rogers won against some of Hollywood's best actresses, which doesn't say much about the award, itself. Sometimes the Hollywood Establishment has a way for rewarding some people for the wrong kind of film, but in recognition of excellent contribution to the American cinema.
"Kitty Foyle" is basically a soap opera about a strong woman who makes the mistake of falling in love with a society man, which has served as the plot for other, better done movies. The prologue, while trying to be politically correct and explain how Kitty has achieved a certain status, doesn't add anything to the movie. Ms. Rogers is shown trying to pass for twelve, as she watches the Philadelphia aristocracy enter the Assembly ball, is not credible, she looks like Ginger Rogers!
Ginger Rogers was a talented actress; she makes a great appearance in the film. Dennis Morgan was an excellent actor who had the ability to make his leading ladies excel when playing with him. His Wyn Strafford is a rich boy in love with someone from the other side of the tracks. James Craig makes a good appearance as the doctor who falls for the woman who probably will never love him.
The movie will probably resonate a lot of women that love the genre. It's easy to see why this film has pleased, thanks to the personality of Ms. Rogers, who dominates the movie.