Review of Artists and Models (1955) by Allan C — 22 Dec 2014
Looney Tunes director Frank Tashlin made his directorial debut with this fun Martin and Lewis vehicle. Dean is a cartoonist who uses Jerry's out there dreams for his comic strip. Tashlin does manage to make the film look like a colorful and bright cartoon, which was very fitting for the story and very well suited to the "Bat Lady" superhero parts.
Besides Tashlin's visual style and well constructed gags, there's a strong supporting cast that includes Shirley MacLaine, Dorothy Malone, also features Jack Elam, Kathleen Freeman, Eva Gabor and Anita Ekberg in small roles.
Considering this film was made in 1955, it's also pretty edgy in terms of pushing the production code with some awfully sexy attire worn by the ladies and some pretty surprising innuendo. I haven't seen all of the Martin and Lewis films, but this one is probably my favorite I've seen so far.
This review of Artists and Models (1955) was written by Allan C on 22 Dec 2014.
Artists and Models has generally received positive reviews.
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