When this film begins, you see Margie (Jeanne Crain) with her teenage daughter. She begins to reminisce and soon the film jumps back to 1928 when Margie was in high school. While bright and capable, Margie is a bit of a klutz. She's also smitten with her next-door neighbor's boyfriend, Johnny (Conrad Janis of all people!), but I agree with Margie's grandma...he's a bit of an idiot. She's also smitten with her French teacher, Mr. Fontayne (Glenn Langan) and folks all around Margie seem to be encouraging this! Think about it....a girl of perhaps 16 or 17 being encouraged by her friends, family and even faculty to date the French Teacher!! Things really, really have changed as today schools would fire any teacher who began making overtures towards one of their students...and yet in this film it's quite acceptable and even normal. Additionally, Roy (Alan Young) is quite smitten by her. So who will the lucky guy be?
All in all, this slice of life film is expertly done...but also creepy as can be! They also WAY overdid the bloomers bit! Changing times and changing standards make this one a difficult film to love, though everyone associated with the picture did a very nice job with this one.
All in all, this slice of life film is expertly done...but also creepy as can be! They also WAY overdid the bloomers bit! Changing times and changing standards make this one a difficult film to love, though everyone associated with the picture did a very nice job with this one.