I liked him on the small screen, Bachelor Father Dynasty, etc.
but he was so unnatural here.
He was the worst character in the movie.
I have to agree with you. He seemed too clean-cut, well-spoken, and rather square to be playing an eccentric artist type. And it's too bad, because, like you, I like JF in so many other things. But here, he seemed out of place. And always wearing that sweater vest?? yikes!
Never saw him in anything else, but I enjoyed him in TTWH. During the few first minutes, I agree he was a bit strained and overracting-I thought his character would be secondary. But afterwards, he took off very nicely in my opinion, and gave a quirky and likeable performance.
" You ain't running this place, Bert, WILLIAMS is!" Sgt Harris
I thought he was good actually. I found him funny and entertaining.
shareAgreed, rather wooden with unconvincing delivery.
shareI thought he was the best character in the movie - or rather second best after Ms Gravely. Shirley McLaine was rather irritating.
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