Review of Love Is a Ball

On the French Riviera, land-locked boatman Glenn Ford (as John "Johnny" Davis) tries to arrange a marriage between beautiful heiress Hope Lange (as Millicent "Millie" Mehaffey) and poor clumsy Ricardo Montalban (as Gaspard "Gaspy" Ducluzeau), for matchmaker Charles Boyer (as Etienne Pimm). The question is, "If Charles Boyer can't teach Ricardo Montalban how to be cool, why would Glenn Ford have more luck?" Of course, Mr. Ford falls in love with his client. Naturally, Ms. Lange finds out about the scheme and overreacts. You'll have to see how they work it out. Do keep an eye on secretary Ulla Jacobsson as she's a big help. The film is long and echoic. Watch for the wide-screen locations and Lange's beautifully-attired figure.

**** Love Is a Ball (3/6/63) David Swift ~ Glenn Ford, Hope Lange, Ricardo Montalban, Charles Boyer