A precious Robert Stack scene

Rating: 7/10 (28 April 2005)

While I have a middle of the road attitude about this movie, like others I respond more often to individual scenes rather than whole movies, of which there were a few here. One that sings in my memory is General Stillwell (Robert Stack)discovering that "Dumbo" is playing in in the theater of the town that he has just entered, then seated we see him reacting to the song "When I See and Elephant Fly" by mouthing the words, then looking around a little sheepishly to see if anyone has seen him doing this. The scene is precious, and the part was perfect for him in that, not being noted as a comic actor, he is able to counterpoint his Untouchable image with one that is both untouchable and vulnerable.