Kiss Them for Me
Seen it?1957 | 105 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone interested in what war does to people and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Shelve it next to Operation Petticoat or How to Marry a Millionaire.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Three navy war heroes are booked on a morale-building "vacation" in San Francisco. Once they manage to elude their ulcerated public relations officer, the trio throw a wild party with plenty of pretty girls.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stanley Donen
- Cary GrantCmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
- Jayne MansfieldAlice Kratzner
- Leif EricksonEddie Turnbill
- Suzy ParkerGwinneth Livingston
- Ray WalstonLt. (j.g.) Howard McCann
- Larry Blyden"Mississip" Hardy
- Werner KlempererLt. Walter Wallace
- Nathaniel FreyRuddle
- Jack MullaneyAlbert Lewis
- Harry Carey Jr.Chuck Roundtree (uncredited)