Contrary to misstatements in another review, this film is absolutely cast perfectly. Rosemary Clooney collaborated and was the main consultant for the making of this film which was HER biography. She personally chose Sondra Locke to act as herself because of the striking resemblance Sondra Locke bore of the young Miss Clooney. Sondra Locke was coached and advised by Miss Clooney who was on set for the entire filming of HER biography! This collaboration was exactly the same type of collaboration that existed between Sissy Spacek and Loretta Lynn in the making of Miss Lynns 1980 biographical film, "Coal Miners Daughter". Like Loretta Lynn and Sissy Spacek, Sondra Locke and Rosemary Clooney became very dear and close friends as a result of their close, personal collaboration. According to Rosemary Clooney herself, she was very pleased with both the excellent portrayal of herself by Sondra Locke and the authentic representation of her life in the film.
So, this is the best film made about Rosemary Clooney, according to Rosemary Clooney, who is, without question, the only person qualified to make that assessment. Rosemary Clooney gives her biographical film a 10, and so do we!
So, this is the best film made about Rosemary Clooney, according to Rosemary Clooney, who is, without question, the only person qualified to make that assessment. Rosemary Clooney gives her biographical film a 10, and so do we!