An aquatic performer tries to attract the man she loves.An aquatic performer tries to attract the man she loves.An aquatic performer tries to attract the man she loves.
Eddie Oliver
- Bandleader
- (as Ed Oliver)
Peter Adams
- Ted Hilbert
- (uncredited)
Brandon Beach
- Plane Passenger
- (uncredited)
Jeanne Beeks
- Hotel Guest
- (uncredited)
Hal Berns
- Melvin - Pianist
- (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
- Mrs. Huffnagel
- (uncredited)
Harriett Brest
- Hotel Guest
- (uncredited)
Cyd Charisse
- Girl in Blue Swimsuit
- (uncredited)
Edward Clark
- Gardener
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaEsther Williams was pregnant during the filming of this movie.
- GoofsWhen Esther Williams is hoisted into the air by helicopter, she sheds her water skis in order to safely make the high dive. After the dive when she grabs the towbar from the boat, her skis have somehow re-attached to her feet.
- Quotes
[first lines]
Ray Lloyd: What do you see in that girl?
Mr. Barnes: Ah, well...
Ray Lloyd: I'll tell you. All that's beautiful, clean, decent, desirable, wholesome, and commercial. You'll photograph in color, of course.
Mr. Barnes: Of course.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Tender Trap (1955)
Featured review
While not quite an "easy to love" film, 'Easy to Love' is very much an "easy to like" film. Flaws and all, it is a very likable film, one of Esther Williams' most likable.
People will be disappointed at the paper-thin weakness of the story, and that other than the classic Cole Porter title number the songs while okay are not particularly memorable. While Williams swims through with flying colours, her two male leads are less than inspired. Van Johnson is relaxed in his rapport with Williams, but elsewhere looks uncomfortable and disinterested. Tony Martin's heavenly singing isn't enough to disguise his limited, wooden acting ability.
However, Williams is perfectly cast, her presence radiating star quality and she handles the comedic and romantic elements well and with a witty no-nonsense manner that never gets annoying. John Bromfield acquits himself well, as does a lively pre-'Baby Doll' Carroll Baker.
Then there is the involvement of Busby Berkeley. Responsible for some of the most jaw-dropping and imaginative choreography ever seen in film musical history, Berkeley does it again with his choreography of the water ballets something to be cherished forever.
'Easy to Love' looks glorious in rich, vibrant Technicolor, which is complemented by the cinematography and the beautifully designed costumes and sets. Charles Walters directs more than competently, while the pace is bright and breezy and the script is suitably peppy.
All in all, a very easy to like film. 7/10 Bethany Cox
People will be disappointed at the paper-thin weakness of the story, and that other than the classic Cole Porter title number the songs while okay are not particularly memorable. While Williams swims through with flying colours, her two male leads are less than inspired. Van Johnson is relaxed in his rapport with Williams, but elsewhere looks uncomfortable and disinterested. Tony Martin's heavenly singing isn't enough to disguise his limited, wooden acting ability.
However, Williams is perfectly cast, her presence radiating star quality and she handles the comedic and romantic elements well and with a witty no-nonsense manner that never gets annoying. John Bromfield acquits himself well, as does a lively pre-'Baby Doll' Carroll Baker.
Then there is the involvement of Busby Berkeley. Responsible for some of the most jaw-dropping and imaginative choreography ever seen in film musical history, Berkeley does it again with his choreography of the water ballets something to be cherished forever.
'Easy to Love' looks glorious in rich, vibrant Technicolor, which is complemented by the cinematography and the beautifully designed costumes and sets. Charles Walters directs more than competently, while the pace is bright and breezy and the script is suitably peppy.
All in all, a very easy to like film. 7/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Jan 24, 2017
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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