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• Lovely light-hearted gem throughout!

  • Tracey
  • 1/8/12

  Errol Flynn and Eleanor Parker are the ideal couple in this romantic comedy that sees two made-for people find their way back to each other, courtesy of their adorable yet wiser-than-seven-years-of-age daughter, played by new-comer Patti Brady. Seems the old story of love refusing to be denied (the back bone of most romantic comedies) comes to the fore again, yet with a gentle touch and sweetness that makes this Warner Bros. effort very easy to enjoy. Never too heavy on the romance, yet without going too overboard on the comedic side, this film has a wonderful balance of all the elements that combine for success. That it's set mainly around Christmastime (though not focused on Christmas) is another plus, as there is never too great an amount of enjoyable films set at that holiday. The effort that both the leads offer shows them to be quite in tune with another, underplaying their roles in a way that adds to the believability of the story. Flynn is especially successful, his subtlety serving him and the film very well. That he was born with comedic timing is never more evident than in his portrayl of Phil Gayley, and makes one wish Flynn was given more opportunity to play this genre rather than his typical rapier-wielding epics. He could well have earned a reputation for such films equal to the other handsome devil of the day, Cary Grant. Regardless, this film has a wonderful look and is beautifully presented, with all the usually overlooked components (score, direction, sets/props, and most signifacantly the supporting players) coming together to create a wonderful and too overlooked gem of a movie. If you want to enjoy a film and come away from it with a very happy mood, this is the one for you.

• one of Errol's best

  • Kathie
  • 12/11/11

  I think this is one of Errol Flynn's best movies. It is a fast-paced and funny romp. It has a great cast, including Cuddles Sakall, Lucille Watson, Eleanor Parker and Forrest Tucker. It is a great Christmas movie but doesn't seem to make it into the Christmas line-up too often. I wish TCM would show this more often (and not in the middle of the night or early morning either). I try to catch it on the rare occasions it is shown. I'm glad to see it has made it to DVD.

• funny movie

  • april
  • 6/21/11

  a MUST SEE movie-very funny:)

• Never Say Goodbye

  • charlene
  • 9/5/10

  Love this movie but cannot find it on DVD. Can anyone help me?

• Flynn and Parker

  • r. geiser
  • 6/26/10

  This is one of Errol Flynn's best performances. The chemistry of all the cast member's is great. The movie is relevant for every generation. It shows the problems that arrise from a divorce or separation, especially for the children. And if gives hope to those who want to reconcile even if it is just a movie. This is a heartwarming and very funny movie and should be on dvd. Hope to see it on dvd very soon.

• What a Treat!

  • padubo
  • 12/31/09

  Where has this film been hiding? I happened across this delightful family "Christmas" comedy this year. It's an Errol Flynn I'd never seen and taped it because I really enjoy him in romantic comedy. But this more than that; everyone in the cast puts in an excellent performance. The chemistry between Eleanor Parker and Flynn is surprisingly strong. And they all have wonderful scenes with the child actress Patti Brady who carries her part of the precocious child without being simperingly sweet. I'd love to give this as a gift; it needs to be on home video.

• Errol & Cuddles

  • Jarrod McDonald
  • 12/18/09

  First, I love S.Z. ('Cuddles') Sakall. He lights up in any scene he's in. I think this is the second film he and Errol made together. They appeared a year earlier in the western 'San Antonio,' which had some comic elements. But this film is an all-out comedy, and there are some goofy and hilarious moments. The chemistry is good between Errol and Eleanor Parker, and the child actress who plays the daughter is convincing. (Errol had two daughters born around this time in the 40s, and a third to be born in the following decade). So it's nice to see Errol interact with a kid and the childlike and loveable Cuddles Sakall. The story is a screwball romantic comedy, and the script by director James Kern (of 'I Love Lucy' fame) covers a lot of Freudian angles.

• the best family movie.

  • angela williams
  • 6/20/08

  i really enjoyed the movie it was great i could;nt get going this morning because i got struck watching this movies, i love black and white movies, this is classic and class they don;t make movies, like this anymore everymore, i love this movie i hope yuo all put it on dvd soon.

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