I was surprised to see that 'William Castle was the director for The Busy Body
that Paramount used. Castle is best known for ow budget horror films with
special effects and sometimes cheesy ones at that. This cast of name players
was something wasn't used to.
I also note that sSd Caesar was the star. As this is a Paramount this film had the look and feel of a Jerry Lewis film. If Lewis had starred and maybe a Frank Tashlin directed The Busy Body might have been a classic.
Top crime boss Robert Ryan puts his gofer Sid Caesar on the syndicate board and tells him to retrieve a blue suit from a recently deceased board member. Instead Caesar has him buried in it. With a million dollar sewn in the lining of said suit.
One of the big problems is that Robert Ryan just doesn't do comedy. His part would have worked better with a Lionel Stander or a Sheldon Leonard in it.
In a large supporting cast of familiar faces standing out is Kay Medford as Sid's gangster widow mom.
Nice film, funny in spots, but could have been better.
I also note that sSd Caesar was the star. As this is a Paramount this film had the look and feel of a Jerry Lewis film. If Lewis had starred and maybe a Frank Tashlin directed The Busy Body might have been a classic.
Top crime boss Robert Ryan puts his gofer Sid Caesar on the syndicate board and tells him to retrieve a blue suit from a recently deceased board member. Instead Caesar has him buried in it. With a million dollar sewn in the lining of said suit.
One of the big problems is that Robert Ryan just doesn't do comedy. His part would have worked better with a Lionel Stander or a Sheldon Leonard in it.
In a large supporting cast of familiar faces standing out is Kay Medford as Sid's gangster widow mom.
Nice film, funny in spots, but could have been better.