Sylvia Scarlett

First I must say that going into this experience I did not think that there would be a Katherine Hepburn film I did not like. Naive I know but that's what happens when you idolize someone.

This movie let me down. Which is odd because the cast included Cary Grant and Edmund Gwenn (aka Chris Kringle from Miracle on 34th street). The director, George Cukor brought, "My Fair Lady", "The Philadelphia Story" and "A Star is Born" to life. So what went wrong?

I think mostly it tried to do too much and it all went to pot. First it's an action film, then a tawdry soap opera, then a romantic comedy. It becomes exhausting! Luckily it does remind viewers that out of this kind of movie the screw- ball comedy emerged. And thank goodness it did because it gave rise to such greats as "Bringing Up Baby" .... stay tuned for that one!

Kate's best bit for me was when she was scamming the crowd of Londoners with her interpretation of a male French waif, who cannot speak a word of English and has been been scammed of his last dime. It was especially exciting when she broke character to admonish (in English) a man who attempts to steal from her donations, laughs hysterically and runs off. The daft stealing from the dafter.

In any case it is with great sadness that I would recommend that discerning movie goers skip this one, life is too short. Focus on the real gems from her career...