If my bedroom could talk
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | If my bedroom could talk |
| Original title | Come blow your horn |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1963 |
| length | 112 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 16 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Bud Yorkin |
| script | Norman Lear |
| production | Norman Lear Bud Yorkin |
| music | Nelson Riddle |
| camera | William H. Daniels |
| cut | Frank P. Keller |
| occupation | |
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If My Bedroom Could Talk is a 1963 American comedy film directed by Bud Yorkin. The script is based on a play by Neil Simon .
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Buddy Baker leaves his Jewish parents' home. He seeks out his brother Alan, who lives in Manhattan, who was not expecting him. Alan is a fun-loving bachelor who does not allow his work to affect his private life. Alan supports Buddy's quest for independence. He dresses him up and shows him the New York nightlife.
Mr. Baker is disappointed with Alan's way of life. He's also upset that Alan screwed up an important business. Buddy turns out to be a very docile student. He soon ran out of Alan's alcohol supplies. He also begins to meet Alan's friends. After Alan lost his girlfriend Peggy, who lives above him, to Buddy and was beaten by the husband of another friend, he became afraid to seek a real relationship. This in turn upsets his new friend Connie.
Alan soon realizes the futility of his previous lifestyle. He tries to dissuade Buddy from drinking, but he enjoys life to the fullest. The brothers' argument causes Alan to rethink women. He returns to Connie and marries her. After the wedding, he learns that his mother separated from his father because of his bad temperament. Alan stands up and manages to get his parents reconciled. In addition, he manages a brilliant deal. He bequeathed his bachelor apartment to his delighted brother Buddy.
Reviews
The lexicon of international films about the film: "Lengthy Hollywood comedy based on a Broadway hit by Neil Simon, in which optical rigidity and endless dialog prevail."
The Variety describes the film as superficial but entertaining romp.
Bosley Crowther of the New York Times , on the other hand, speaks of bland boredom that afflicts viewers. The unimaginative portrayal is the worst thing about the film. Yorkin's lack of pace adds to the bravado of the actors.
Toni Mastroianni of the “Cleveland Press” writes that the emphasis of the film is on entertainment, and this is where the film is successful.
Channel 4 complains that the film trusts too much stereotypes and disgustingly poor female characters.
Awards
In 1964 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Equipment (Color) .
The production received four nominations for the Golden Globe in the category Best Actor in a Comedy (Frank Sinatra), Best Actress in a Comedy (Molly Picon and Jill St. John) and Best Supporting Actor (Lee J. Cobb).
Lee J. Cobb came third in the Laurel Awards for Best Supporting Actor .
background
The film premiered on June 5, 1963 in the USA and was released in German cinemas on August 30 of the same year. It was also broadcast on German television under the title Buddy and the Sweet Life .
The play on which the film is based was first performed on Broadway on February 22, 1961. 677 performances followed. The play was Neil Simon's first major Broadway hit. The film is the first film adaptation of a play by Neil Simon.
Screenwriters Norman Lear and Dean Martin made guest appearances .
Curiously, Lee J. Cobb, who played the film father, was only four years older than his film son Frank Sinatra. In turn, he was 25 years older than his film brother Tony Bill, who made his screen debut in this film. It was the first movie for director Yorkin.
Hal Pereira , Sam Comer, Roland Anderson and James W. Payne were responsible for setting the film . The costumes were made by Edith Head .
The title track "Come Blow Your Horn", sung by Frank Sinatra, was composed by Jimmy Van Heusen . The text was by Sammy Cahn .
Web links
- When my bedroom talk could in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- When my bedroom talk could at Rotten Tomatoes (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ If my bedroom could talk. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .
- ↑ http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117790012.html?categoryid=31&cs=1&p=0 ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?_r=2&res=940DEFDA153CEF3BBC4F53DFB0668388679EDE
- ↑ http://www.clevelandmemory.org/mastroianni/tm461.shtml
- ↑ http://www.film4.com/reviews/1963/come-blow-your-horn
