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It Started With a Kiss

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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.

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 07/12/2023
2/4
...the picture slowly-but-surely begins to fizzle out as it progresses into an episodic (and distressingly hit-and-miss) midsection and second half... Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 08/07/2013
C+
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 07/12/2023 Nothing worked despite the great cast. See more 12/01/2020 It really is quite an original comedy, and I really think a good one too. Great and original acting as well. See more 04/08/2019 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. See more 12/29/2013 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. See more 07/21/2013 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. See more 07/15/2012 Such a hilarious and fun movie from a bygone era. It was also cool to see the Batmobile before it was altered for the television show. See more Read all reviews
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George Marshall

Director

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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