I've just watched this film for the first time having been able to buy the DVD. I've been such a huge fan of Doris Day and Gordon MacRae since the fifties so there is something magical about being able to view more of their films that I have never seen before. It's almost as if their careers have been extended to cover these missing decades to see previously unseen material. Perhaps other people know what I mean, I don't know. This was pure joy for me, a good quality DVD and the picture was quite sharp, not HD but still pretty good for it's age played on my Blu Ray player. Based on the play No No Nanette, it tells the flimsy story of Doris having to say NO until a certain time to win a bet with her uncle to fund a show, a lovely performance by S Z Sakall who provides much of the humour, as does Billy De Wolfe as the creepy stage manager. Eve Arden is the strong friend in the background and Patrice Wymore gives a spirited performance as Doris' rival for the lead in the show. There is a stunning dance routine by the underrated Gene Nelson (Will Parker in Oklahoma!) where he jumps onto a newel post on a winding staircase and tap dances up the banister, absolutely incredible. Not sure how he ranks along side Kelly, Astaire and O'Connor but he must be up there, although not so famous perhaps. This film contains some great hit songs which has to be the winner,particularly the title track, Tea for Two, and sung by Doris Day and my favourite baritone Gordon MacRae, it's just bliss. Anyone who is interested, just look on YouTube for Gordon MacRae and listen to that magnificent voice, no one like him.
Review of Tea for Two
