I used to watch this film every time it appeared on TV. The long list of heavy hitters in the cast doesn't make this a quality film, but sometimes a film can be so bad that it's GREAT! Frankie Fane is desperate to make it. He treats women terribly; he will use and abuse anyone to get what he wants. The dialogue is hideously bad, and I laughed out loud at this film far more than I do at comedies which are billed as "hilarious." This movie IS hilarious! It's a cult classic and a definite "must see." It is chock full of Hollywood clichés and it's a real head-scratcher that the makers of this film actually took it seriously.
My favorite part of this film is at the very end. Frankie is at the Academy Awards. The winner is announced. He hears the name "Frank" and stands up. Yes, it was all worth it! This is his shining moment of glory and the world is his! He is still basking in the glow when the name "Frank" is followed by the name "Sinatra." To my recollection, it takes Frankie Fane a moment to realize that "Old Blue Eyes" is the recipient and not himself. He slinks back into his car, almost shrivels before your eyes. It's absurdly ridiculous, and again, memorable and funny even if that wasn't the original intent.
See it if you can! The ending doesn't ruin. It's a true piece of work: interpret that as you will.
My favorite part of this film is at the very end. Frankie is at the Academy Awards. The winner is announced. He hears the name "Frank" and stands up. Yes, it was all worth it! This is his shining moment of glory and the world is his! He is still basking in the glow when the name "Frank" is followed by the name "Sinatra." To my recollection, it takes Frankie Fane a moment to realize that "Old Blue Eyes" is the recipient and not himself. He slinks back into his car, almost shrivels before your eyes. It's absurdly ridiculous, and again, memorable and funny even if that wasn't the original intent.
See it if you can! The ending doesn't ruin. It's a true piece of work: interpret that as you will.