It Started With a Kiss

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It Started With a Kiss

Released Aug 19, 1959

1h 43m

Comedy

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A penniless sergeant in the Air Force, Joe Fitzpatrick (Glenn Ford), impulsively marries a feisty nightclub showgirl named Maggie (Debbie Reynolds), who thinks money is more important than love. When Joe is reassigned to a base in Spain, Maggie follows behind, bringing with her the flashy 1955 Lincoln Futura Concept that Joe won in a contest. Believing Joe married her for sex, Maggie forbids him to consummate their marriage for 30 days, which leads to a domino effect of trouble.

David Nusair

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...the picture slowly-but-surely begins to fizzle out as it progresses into an episodic (and distressingly hit-and-miss) midsection and second half...

Rated: 2/4

Jul 12, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

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The most exciting thing about the touristy breezy romcom is an experimental 1955 Lincoln Futura, the concept car that was the future model for the Batmobile.

Rated: C+

Aug 7, 2013

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Steve D

Nothing worked despite the great cast.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/12/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 43 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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Audience Member

It really is quite an original comedy, and I really think a good one too. Great and original acting as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Glenn Ford is 43 and has been a sergeant for approximately twenty-five years. What is wrong with him? Again, young female talent is paired with much older male talent at MGM -- a pattern that is so often repeated that it is the norm. This could have been something that stood out, but instead follows the MGM pattern circumspectly. Reynolds is good in her role; why not give her a young male star to play off? Instead, MGM gives her a daddy, just like in all the other musicals they produced. This is a waste of Debbie Reynolds' talents, although she does sparkle when she is alone and can sing.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

The most exciting thing about the touristy breezy romcom is an experimental 1955 Lincoln Futura, the concept car that was the future model for the Batmobile.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Adorable love storyâ?¦ and it's all about sex. Not too romantic but heavy on the ditzy schmaltz. Debbie Reynolds and Glen Ford are adorable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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George Marshall

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Glenn Ford

Sgt. Joe Fitzpatrick

Debbie Reynolds

Maggie Putnam

Eva Gabor

Marquesa Marion de la Rey

Gustavo Rojo

Antonio Soriano

Fred Clark

Maj. Gen. Tim O'Connell

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Synopsis

A penniless sergeant in the Air Force, Joe Fitzpatrick (Glenn Ford), impulsively marries a feisty nightclub showgirl named Maggie (Debbie Reynolds), who thinks money is more important than love. When Joe is reassigned to a base in Spain, Maggie follows behind, bringing with her the flashy 1955 Lincoln Futura Concept that Joe won in a contest. Believing Joe married her for sex, Maggie forbids him to consummate their marriage for 30 days, which leads to a domino effect of trouble.

Director: George Marshall
Producer: Aaron Rosenberg
Production Co: Arcola Pictures
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 19, 1959, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 6, 2017
Runtime: 1h 43m

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