GOOD NEIGHBOR SAM (Theatrical Release USA 1964)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  Good Neighbor Sam—clean, comical romp—has potential to be suggestive but plays out clean. Watch for the late legend, Edward G. Robinson as Simon Nurdlinger. This is an easy-on-the-mind watch. No unwanted surprises.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Sam Bissell gets a promotion to serve the Nurdlinger Dairy account as their advertising executive and the story is on.  Additional Thanks  Thank you Director David Swift for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer David Swift for making the film possible. Cast includes Jack Lemmon, Romy Schneider, Dorothy Provine, Michael Connors, Edward Andrews, Louis Nye, Robert Q. Lewis, and Edward G. Robinson.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It has that typical Jack Lemmon comedy style all wrapped up in a clean, honest romp.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE FORTUNE COOKIE (Released to Theaters USA 1966)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  The Fortune Cookie—good writing—accesses the talents of  Jack Lemmon, Walter Mathau, Ron Rich, and Judi West to tell the tale of how guilt lays a heavy hand on a good-hearted person.  Film  Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A lawyer tries to squeeze money out of another law firm by faking the seriousness of his brother-in-law's recent fall.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Billy Wilder for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Billy Wilder for making the film possible. Cast includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Cliff Osmond, and Judi West.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Quality writing with a kind conclusion.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers