Review of The World of Henry Orient (1964) by Wooda M — 16 Nov 2008
Henry Orient (Peter Sellers) is not the central character as the title suggests. But he is spectacularly funny as the outwardly suave and debonair musician/playboy but who, in reality, is a nervous, cowardly ninny.
The two teen girls, who are the central characters, are far more believable and sympathetic than any teen girls presented in modern, popular fare (High School Musical, Hanna Montana... go jump in the East River).
And I can't believe I am going on record with this, but Angela Lansbury actually looks quite fetching in this movie, or as my father would have said, "what a dish!" And look for Tom Bosley (Mr.
Cunningham from Happy Days) and Al Lewis (Grandpa Munster). Both of these actors are terrific. And finally, early 1960's Manhattan provides the perfect backdrop for this charming film. I almost skipped this selection but when I noticed it was a George Roy Hill film (Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, The Sting), I knew it had to be good.
This review of The World of Henry Orient (1964) was written by Wooda M on 16 Nov 2008.
The World of Henry Orient has generally received mixed reviews.
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