The B&W comedy was later remade in widescreen and color as “Walk, Don’t Run,” which failed to get a Music Hall booking despite Cary Grant as star. Discouraged by the disappointing grosses and reviews, Grant decided to retire permanently from movie-making.
It is odd considering some of the disappointing films at the Hall in ‘66 it was not chosen. Even in the Times review of the film the critic wondered why it didn’t open there. It should have been a slam-dunk.
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The B&W comedy was later remade in widescreen and color as “Walk, Don’t Run,” which failed to get a Music Hall booking despite Cary Grant as star. Discouraged by the disappointing grosses and reviews, Grant decided to retire permanently from movie-making.
It is odd considering some of the disappointing films at the Hall in ‘66 it was not chosen. Even in the Times review of the film the critic wondered why it didn’t open there. It should have been a slam-dunk.