Merry Andrew (1958)
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76% of users liked it
(280 ratings)
Though Merry Andrew is more subdued than earlier Danny Kaye efforts, it's still a lot of fun. Kaye is cast as Andrew Larabee, a mild-mannered but highly unorthodox archeology professor at a British boy's school. While on an expedition in Italy, Andrew allows a traveling circus to pitch camp… More Though Merry Andrew is more subdued than earlier Danny Kaye efforts, it's still a lot of fun. Kaye is cast as Andrew Larabee, a mild-mannered but highly unorthodox archeology professor at a British boy's school. While on an expedition in Italy, Andrew allows a traveling circus to pitch camp on his archeological site. Falling in love with Selena (Pier Angeli), the acrobat daughter of carnival owner Antonio Gallini (Salvatore Baccaloni), Professor Larabee soon finds himself participating in their show as a clown, ringmaster, and (accidental) lion-tamer. When time comes for Andrew to return to his stuffy academic existence -- not to mention his equally stuffy fiancée (Patricia Cutts) -- he chooses instead to hit the sawdust trail in the company of the fair Selena. The five Saul Chaplin-Johnny Mercer songs are enjoyable, but the engaging "patter numbers" written by Kaye's wife, Sylvia Fine, are sorely missed. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Michael Kidd
- Written By
- Isobel Lennart, I.A.L. Diamond
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 4, 1958 Wide
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Cast
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Danny Kaye
as Andrew Larabee
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Anna Maria Pier Angeli
as Selena
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Salvatore Baccaloni
as Antonio Gallini
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Noel Purcell
as Matthew Larabee
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Robert Coote
as Dudley Larabee
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Patricia Cutts
as Letitia Fairchild
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Rex Evans
as Gregory Larabee
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Walter Kingsford
as Mr. Fairchild
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Peter Mamakos
as Vittorio Gallini
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Rhys Williams
as Constable
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Tommy Rall
as Giacomo Gallini
