Three decorated Navy pilots finagle a four day leave in San Francisco. They procure a posh suite at the hotel and Commander Andy Crewson (Cary Grant), a master of procurement, arranges to populate it with party people.
When released in late 1957, "Kiss Them for Me" was greeted with negative reviews. Critics called the film "vapid" and "ill-advised"; not to mention "no good". When the film didn't regain its production costs, Twentieth Century-Fox appeared to punish cast members, especially Jayne Mansfield, whose career was tossed on the back burner by the studio.
Indeed, this is a very forgettable film. Despite some great talent involved -- including director Stanley Donen -- there are few scenes that really stand out as interesting. Maybe something more could have been done with the malaria subplot? Who knows?
When released in late 1957, "Kiss Them for Me" was greeted with negative reviews. Critics called the film "vapid" and "ill-advised"; not to mention "no good". When the film didn't regain its production costs, Twentieth Century-Fox appeared to punish cast members, especially Jayne Mansfield, whose career was tossed on the back burner by the studio.
Indeed, this is a very forgettable film. Despite some great talent involved -- including director Stanley Donen -- there are few scenes that really stand out as interesting. Maybe something more could have been done with the malaria subplot? Who knows?