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Title: A little-known comedic gem.
Review: Clifton Webb launched his famous "Mr. Belvedere" character in this film, which, in turn, launched a highly successful series of movies in the early 50's and a semi-successful sitcom in the early 90's. Webb's Belvedere is uptight, prissy, unflappable, and decidedly unamused in even the most farsical situations which, of course, adds to the fun. One can imagine Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock recreating the role. It's an early look at the new-fangled (at that time)concept of baby sitting, brought about by women's new freedom to explore options outside the home. Richard Hyden (the voice of the Caterpillar in Disney's "Alice in Wonderland") and Margaret Hamilton (the Wicked Witch of the West in the "Wizard of Oz") are wonderful in supporting roles as nosy neighbors.
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