Mad About Men (1955)

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Mad About Men is the delightful sequel to the saucy British comedy-fantasy Miranda. Glynis Johns returns in the dual role of amorous mermaid Miranda and her somewhat more reserved "human" lookalike Caroline. Having inherited a house in Cornwall, Caroline goes on an extended holiday, whereupon… More Mad About Men is the delightful sequel to the saucy British comedy-fantasy Miranda. Glynis Johns returns in the dual role of amorous mermaid Miranda and her somewhat more reserved "human" lookalike Caroline. Having inherited a house in Cornwall, Caroline goes on an extended holiday, whereupon Miranda takes her place as mistress of the estate. The dialogue is rather silly and obvious, but there's much fun to be had as Miranda casts out her net for every eligible male in the vicinity. Though not a big hit in the US, Mad About Men became a "Late Show" mainstay on TV, especially when color television came into common usage. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Ralph Thomas
Genres: Romance, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 14, 1955 Wide

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Bruce B

A 1955 mermaid film, a sequel to Miranda who is the Mermaid. This is a very enjoyable comedy. This is what comedy once was, nice clean and enjoyable. The filth that is put on the screen today and called comedy. In this one a Mermaid is an look alike to a girl who is visiting a… More
A 1955 mermaid film, a sequel to Miranda who is the Mermaid. This is a very enjoyable comedy. This is what comedy once was, nice clean and enjoyable. The filth that is put on the screen today and called comedy. In this one a Mermaid is an look alike to a girl who is visiting a fishing community. She takes the place of the girl while the girl travels by bike through the countryside, doing such things as eliminating her fiancée, and finding other men who fall in love with her. But will the mermaid get caught by the town snoop. You have to watch it to find out. 4 Stars
jay n

Adorable sequel to Miranda wih Glynis Johns, stunningly platinum blonde, again the sly minx mermaid with a impish sense of humor and a passion for men. Margaret Rutherford is happily back aboard as the dithering sidekick. A charming enterprise.

Cast

            Anne Crawford as Barbara

            Donald Sinden as Jeff Saunders

            Margaret Rutherford as Nurse Cary

            Dora Bryan as Berengaria

            Nicholas Phipps as Barclay Sutton

            Peter Martyn as Ronald

            Noel Purcell as Old Salt

            Joan Hickson as Mrs. Forster

            Judith Furse as Viola

            Irene Handl as Mme. Blanche

            David Hurst as Mantalini

            Martin Miller as Dr. Fergus

            Deryck Guyler as Editor

            Anthony Oliver as Pawnbroker

            Harry Welchman as Symes

            Martin Boddey
            
            Stringer Davis
            
            Meredith Edwards as Police Constable

            John Horsley
            
            Dandy Nichols
            
            Ken Richmond
            
            Marianne Stone as Parlor Maid

            George Woodbridge
            
            Glynis Johns as Miranda/Caroline

            Douglas Ives
            
            Henry Longhurst
            
            Googie Withers
            
            Griffith Jones
            
            John McCallum
            
            David Tomlinson
            
            Yvonne Owen
            
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