Trouble with Harry

Pros: good directing, fine acting, great script

Cons: some of the directing is weak and Forsythe acting could be better

Review: The music intro is invigorating. The scenic views of a rural church and its countryside have an autumn beauty. Shots ring out as a little boy named Arnie walks through the woods with his toy rifle in hand. Arnie, played by Jerry Mathers comes across a...

Pros: A funny, literate script, wonderful characters, very good acting

Cons: Just one small thing, a rather stereotypical "old maid" character that should have faded into the realm of history by 1955. Mildred Natwick acted the part well though.

Review: Other than the screwball comedy "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", the film "The Trouble With Harry" pretty much marks Alfred Hitchcocks major foray into the world of comedy. Even here, the story focuses on murder, although murder of a very funny...

Pros: Dark comedy, Alfred Hitchcock, good story

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: This is a great dark comedy by none other than Alfred Hitchcock.

Review: The Trouble with Harry is a little off the beaten trail when it comes to Alfred Hitchcock movies. What it lacks in suspense, it makes it for in dark humor and a very interesting story line. The movie starts out in a small New England town, which is ...

Pros: black humor, acting

Cons: a bit slow

Review: Alfred Hitchcock was known for his thrillers, but his obvious ambition was to be a comedian. From his witty openings to his tv show to his tongue in cheek cameos, Hitchcock seemed to have good sense of humor. In The Trouble with Harry, Hitch uses his...