"Have you ever been slapped in the face?"
"Many times. And I take it very well. Once in Madagascar, I asked for more."
Who would have ever thought I'd describe a Betty Grable movie as cute? I'm usually her biggest critic, and have been known to avoid her movies at all costs, but I succumbed to That Lady in Ermine because of Cesar Romero and director Ernst Lubitsch. You can definitely feel the "Lubitsch touch" in this quick comedy, with everyone at their comic best. Even if you're skeptical, give this one a shot. It's very funny and has an intriguing plot.
Betty Grable is a countess in crisis in the 1800s. The Hungarian army is invading, and she can't rule her people. Help is on the way in the most unusual form: a portrait of Betty's ancestor from the 1600s. The portrait comes to life, and since the two women are lookalikes, she's able to interact with Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Cesar Romero, and Walter Abel without them knowing she's an imposter. Of course, it's one comedy of errors after another; and it's hilarious. Add in some beautiful gowns and a couple of cute songs and you can't go wrong!
Who would have ever thought I'd describe a Betty Grable movie as cute? I'm usually her biggest critic, and have been known to avoid her movies at all costs, but I succumbed to That Lady in Ermine because of Cesar Romero and director Ernst Lubitsch. You can definitely feel the "Lubitsch touch" in this quick comedy, with everyone at their comic best. Even if you're skeptical, give this one a shot. It's very funny and has an intriguing plot.
Betty Grable is a countess in crisis in the 1800s. The Hungarian army is invading, and she can't rule her people. Help is on the way in the most unusual form: a portrait of Betty's ancestor from the 1600s. The portrait comes to life, and since the two women are lookalikes, she's able to interact with Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Cesar Romero, and Walter Abel without them knowing she's an imposter. Of course, it's one comedy of errors after another; and it's hilarious. Add in some beautiful gowns and a couple of cute songs and you can't go wrong!