Indiscreet
Directed by Stanley Donen
Written by Norman Krasna from a play by him
1958/USA
Warner Bros.
First viewing/Netflix rental
[box] Anna Kalman: I like a man with a glass in his hand.[/box]
The best part was watching two beautiful adults fall in love with each other.
Anna Kalman (Ingrid Bergman) is a famous actress on the London stage. Philip Adams (Cary Grant) is a famous American international economist. Anna’s brother-in-law wants Philip to take a job with NATO in Paris. Philip thinks maybe he would prefer to go to Mexico. Anna and Philip are introduced. She is clearly smitten at first sight and invites him to go with her to the ballet. He informs her that he is married but separated and can never be divorced. She is willing to date him under these circumstances and he rapidly decides to stay in Europe. They fall deliriously in love.
Later, the lovestruck Anna is informed that Philip has lied to her about his marital status. The third act is devoted to her comic revenge.
Grant and Bergman retain all the chemistry they had in Notorious. She is still radiant at age 43 and he is still, well, Cary Grant. Watching them together makes up for any slightly silly comedy. Also we get to watch Cary Grant dance! Recommended for fans of these actors.
Clip – Cary Grant kicks up his heels
