Product: A Majority of One [VHS] (1994)
Rating: 4.0
WE LOVED IT!!!
In 1961 Leonard Spigelgass adapted his Broadway play for the Warner Bros. film starring Rosalind Russell and Alec Guinness and directed by Mervyn LeRoy.This popular Broadway play weaves both comedic and dramatic elements to question whether individuals can overcome the mutual suspenses and prejudices that war wounds have left upon their souls.My husband and I watched this movie last night on TCM. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. An unusual story line. Alec Guinness and Rosalind Russell were old pros. They played it so well. It was enjoyable and funny watching their relationship slowly develop in spite of the odds. There were a couple of surprises especially at the end. I was taken off guard. (No spoilers here.) It was a real delight to watch on a Saturday night. Just one criticism: the Asian appearance of Alec Guinness' eyes was poorly done and I found it somewhat distracting. They simply didn't look normal. Rosalind Russell won her fourth Golden Globe for Best Actress for this performance. Alec Guinness worked hard to play a Japanese man, spending time studying Japanese culture. He seemed totally at ease playing the part.Madlyn Rhue was one of my favourite actresses from the 50's-1984. It was nice to see her again. She died in 2003 from MS complications.Awards and nominationsAcademy Award for Best Color Cinematography (Harry Stradling Sr., nominee)Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures (Mervyn LeRoy, nominee)Golden Globe Award for Best Film Promoting International Understanding (winner)Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy (winner)Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy (Rosalind Russell, winner)Writers Guild of America Award for Best Written American Comedy (Leonard Spigelgass, nominee)(Ref: Wikipedia.com)FYI:It has been produced on a DVD from the manufacturer. Here is the UPC code 883316199619.