THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY
(1955)With Edmund Gwenn, John Forsythe, Shirley MacLaine, Mildred Natwick, Mildred Dunnock
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Reviewed by JL
Alfred Hitchcock's THE TROUBLE WITH
HARRY is
an enjoyable bit of whimsy for those who like lighthearted black
comedies about dead bodies. But that's about as much praise as I
can afford it. I know this is a well-liked film by many, so I'm
probably in the minority, but I find the low-keyed irony of
blasé gallows humor a bit tedious when stretched to 105
minutes. There are some jarringly funny moments to be sure, but
the idea might have worked better if trimmed to the length of an
"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" episode. Still, it's a worthwhile
picture for Hitchcock fans, and Shirley MacLaine has the poise of a
screen veteran in her delightful film debut. 
- JL
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