I LOVE this movie


I'm a big Judy Holliday fan and just watched this movie for the first time and I love it! I think it's so funny, and Judy Holliday is fantastic. It always seems to get pushed aside as a "minor" MGM musical, but I think it is swell!

I don't care for modern films - all crashing cars and close-ups of people's feet. - Lillian Gish

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I agree, I LOVE this movie too! One of my relatives is a part-time actor & just rolled her eyes when I mentioned it... I don't know why. I love the vaudevillian energy to the whole movie... I always get the feeling that those people would be so fun at a dinner party. Not like some "stars" that don't seem like they would ever actually enjoy entertaining people one-on-on.

I especially love the fact that... Judy Holiday was so multi-talented and the movie really showed her off. What a great roll for her...

I firmly believe that it should be re-made (not by Hollywood, but by an independant on a small budget... like Napoleon D.) but I have NO idea who might be good enough to tackle these great parts. America needs to be reminded that having stuff or being beautiful doesn't make you cool... it's happiness and genuine love for your fellows that brings out the best in everyone.

It IS swell, & don't let anyone convince you otherwise!

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I'm glad that someone else is showing love for this great movie, but I don't think it should be remade. Judy Holliday was a one-time phenomenal talent, and anyone else would pale in comparrison (remember Melanie Griffith in "Born Yesterday"? Didn't think so).

I don't care for modern films - all crashing cars and close-ups of people's feet. - Lillian Gish

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The movie had me in jitters waiting for the end!! I love this movie!! It is soo charming and sweet! i love the part in the park where they are dancing to 'Just in Time". It is so cute! I'm not sure it should be remade for the simple fact that no one would be able to appreciate it enough to play the roles to their full extent as seen in the origianl! I'm glad you started this about the movie... I was dissapointed when I first saw it and came on here to talk about it and there were no topics.

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I also adore this movie. The main characters are fantastic, (esp. Holliday), and the music is charming.

Anyone who tells a lie has not a pure heart, and cannot make a good soup. ~Beethoven

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i love this movie to

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I´m a big fan of her too. And I love Bells are ringing, it´s so great!

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Bells Are Ringing is really a nice film. I have always watched Dino movies, but it is in this movie that he NOT ONLY proved his worth as an actor... BUT HE made his place in the ACTING INDUSTRY. He needs to be UP THERE, and this movie ought to prove that Dino and Holliday have great (sizzling hot) on-screen and working chemistry. Dino pulled off his lines. When he said, "Secretary?!" I was out of my seat to applaud him. Holliday is as usual a treat. Loved her ever since Born Yesterday. But Dino really surprised me with this particular role. It is something that is not present with all his other films.

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Yeah, Dino's great in this film...so charming and romantic.

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