The sets of Indiana during the early 20th century are marvelous and a cast that includes Leon Ames, Jack Smith, Ellen Corby and Rosemary De Camp give Doris Day and Gordon MacRae all the fun and drama they need to fall in love.

Along the way we get snowball fights and the sweet angst of young and innocent love, not to mention some really nice songs. A few belly laughs are provided as Margie's little brother, Wesley, makes up a horrible story about his family to sidestep some homework, based on a 'flicker' he has seen, that has the whole town talking!

Perhaps because this film so often gets compared to the perfect musical of American nostalgia, 'Meet Me in St. Louis,' it doesn't get the recognition it deserves. Doris Day shows that glowing magic that endeared her to audiences around the world and the film itself is a warm and wonderful reminder of America and its values.


A great feel-good Sunday afternoon movie   February 2, 2001
 8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Romance, comedy and singing in the street. This film has all the ingredients required for a relaxing viewing. Doris Day plays the tom-boy of a respectable American family, who has to contend with the adoration of a dull music teacher, a typical annoying (yet funny and imaginative) brother whilst attempting to be the proper young lady in courting her Amry-based love.

Welsey (Day's brother) is without question my favourite character. His vivid tales of his Father's 'antics' are relayed to his teacher with the expected, yet still humurous, consequences.

Buy it and watch it over and over again.