You can really tell this 1960s comedy was originated by a man from the silent era. Many of the situations rely on physical comedy without a single line of dialogue. It's very funny, but if you don't like that style, you probably won't laugh. I don't usually like Charlie Chaplin's style, and I did notice his tendency to let a situation go on too long; but I did get more than a few laughs out of it.
Marlon Brando, a diplomat, goes to a "gentlemen's club" with his pal Sydney Chaplin on his last night in Hong Kong. He spends an enjoyable night with a Russian "countess", Sophia Loren, but expects to sail home in the morning without any ties. However, he finds a stowaway in his cabin. . . To make matters worse, she has no passport and is seeking asylum in America. He has to hide her, lest he cause a scandal for himself and his country, so he smuggles in extra food, creates excuses not to have anyone over to his cabin, and finds embarrassment when he shops for women's clothing.
Parts of this movie are very funny, and the plot certainly has enough obstacles to keep it going. Sophia looks absolutely beautiful, and her wide-eyed innocent manipulation is very funny. Her hats and costumes are very cute, too! You'll see the writer-director in a cameo, as well as Tippi Hedren in a small role. Check it out if you like the cast, or if the complicated plot appeals to you.
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie might not be your friend. Since the movie takes place on a ship, there are some camera bobs that will make you sick. In other words, "Don't Look, Mom!"
Marlon Brando, a diplomat, goes to a "gentlemen's club" with his pal Sydney Chaplin on his last night in Hong Kong. He spends an enjoyable night with a Russian "countess", Sophia Loren, but expects to sail home in the morning without any ties. However, he finds a stowaway in his cabin. . . To make matters worse, she has no passport and is seeking asylum in America. He has to hide her, lest he cause a scandal for himself and his country, so he smuggles in extra food, creates excuses not to have anyone over to his cabin, and finds embarrassment when he shops for women's clothing.
Parts of this movie are very funny, and the plot certainly has enough obstacles to keep it going. Sophia looks absolutely beautiful, and her wide-eyed innocent manipulation is very funny. Her hats and costumes are very cute, too! You'll see the writer-director in a cameo, as well as Tippi Hedren in a small role. Check it out if you like the cast, or if the complicated plot appeals to you.
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie might not be your friend. Since the movie takes place on a ship, there are some camera bobs that will make you sick. In other words, "Don't Look, Mom!"