Julia Misbehaves

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Julia Misbehaves

1948

1h 39m

Comedy

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5 Reviews

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In London, crafty performer Julia Packett (Greer Garson) receives an invitation to her daughter's wedding in France. During the trip, Packett uses her feminine wiles to finagle money from a few hopeless men, and encounters a proposing acrobat (Cesar Romero). When Packett arrives, she is reunited with her daughter (Elizabeth Taylor) and her wealthy husband (Walter Pidgeon), although class conflicts with his family separated them years ago. Packett's scheming ways make for an interesting visit.

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Newsweek Staff

Newsweek

12/02/2020

Despite the over-deliberate pratfalls that have been imposed on her, Miss Garson loses none of her indomitable grace.

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James Agee

TIME Magazine

03/23/2011

This semi-farcical rehash of Madame X, etc. might have been an entertaining movie, but it is done without gaiety, irony, style or even simple fun.

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Variety Staff

Variety

03/26/2009

Fast and vigorous in walloping over the comedy.

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TV Guide

03/23/2011

3.5/4

A charming comedy that shows off Garson's flair for light-heartedness in an unaccustomed role.

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Steve D

04/01/2024

Its stars are great and against type but I don't see what she sees in her husband.

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07/16/2012

another pairing from mrs miniver plus taylor and lawford

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09/13/2010

Lighthearted romp boasts good cast and playful tone. Manages to charm despite lack of plot.

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12/16/2009

A not so funny comedy with strong cast; Elizabeth Taylor, Greer Garson, Wilter Pidgeon and Peter Lawford. Greer Garson plays a "oh soooo crazy" and "oh sooo funny" dancehall actress and mother named Julia, who's daughter Susan (Elizabeth Taylor) is about to get married. Julia hasn't met her daughter or husband for some reason or other, for many years and gets all "gidderish" when she is going to meet them after all these years. Though I have to admit that Greer Garson is a very good actress, despite mostly choosing very very dull roles, and this gets a little bit dull as well since it's supposed to be a comedy but Greer Garson alone isn't funny enough. More interesting for the incredibly chic clothes the female characters are wearing, then the plot itself.

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11/07/2009

my all time fav!! ty auntie!!

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09/30/2008

Fun, but not their best. Still has many fun moments and it's good to see Walter and Greer feud once in a while.

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Jack Conway

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Greer Garson

Julia Packett

Walter Pidgeon

William Sylvester Packett

Elizabeth Taylor

Susan Packett

Peter Lawford

Ritchie Lorgan

Cesar Romero

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Synopsis

In London, crafty performer Julia Packett (Greer Garson) receives an invitation to her daughter's wedding in France. During the trip, Packett uses her feminine wiles to finagle money from a few hopeless men, and encounters a proposing acrobat (Cesar Romero). When Packett arrives, she is reunited with her daughter (Elizabeth Taylor) and her wealthy husband (Walter Pidgeon), although class conflicts with his family separated them years ago. Packett's scheming ways make for an interesting visit.

Director: Jack Conway
Producer: Everett Riskin
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 8, 1948, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 39m

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