Pillow Talk (1959)

Director:

Michael Gordon

Writers:

Stanley Shapiro (screenplay) and
Maurice Richlin (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

7 October 1959 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

Footloose bachelor...beautiful career girl...and the world's most fascinating pastime!

Plot:

A man and woman share a telephone line and despise each other, but then he has fun by romancing her with his voice disguised.

Plot Keywords:

Interior Decorator | Texan | Telephone | Millionaire | Elevator

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 5 wins & 8 nominations

Cast

Rock Hudson	...	Brad Allen - 'Rex Stetson'
Doris Day	...	Jan Morrow
Tony Randall	...	Jonathan Forbes
Thelma Ritter	...	Alma
Nick Adams	...	Tony Walters
Julia Meade	...	Marie
Allen Jenkins	...	Harry
Marcel Dalio	...	Pierot
Lee Patrick	...	Mrs. Walters
Mary McCarty	...	Nurse Resnick
Alex Gerry	...	Dr. Maxwell
Hayden Rorke	...	Mr. Conrad
Valerie Allen	...	Eileen
Jacqueline Beer	...	Yvette
Arlen Stuart	...	Tilda

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

West Germany:16 (original rating) | Germany:6 (re-rating) (2006) | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG | Finland:S | Sweden:Btl | USA:Unrated | Australia:G

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Arwin Productions

Trivia:

Rock Hudson turned down the film three times, believing the script to be "too risky".

Goofs:

Continuity: When Jan and Jonathon are talking in front of the interior design store about the car he is offering her, the same extras are seen multiple times. A woman with a blue coat and gray hat walks by four times, and a woman with a red coat walks by at least three times.

Quotes:

Jan: Would you please get off this line!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in A Decade Under the Influence (2003)

Soundtrack:

Inspiration

In spite of what we know now

In spite of what we know now, Rock Hudson still convinces as a woman-chaser!! He was never considered to be a great actor but he convinced the public for years- so what dom the critics know? This movie is brilliant in every respect-script, plot , performances and the look of the whole thing. How can Doris Day be so sexy and virginal at the same time? Rock Hudson showed a real flair for comedy in this film and it is no wonder that every romantic comedy has been judged against the "Rock Hudson/Doris Day" movies. Even the Doris Day movies NOT starring Rock Hudson were called "Rock Hudson/Doris Day" !!! Doris Day was/is one of the most underrated actresses of the last 50 years. She could play comedy with perfect timing, but convince totally in dramas (check out "Love Me or Leave Me"-fantastic performance.) I must have watched this movie dozens of times and it is still true entertainment. If you have never watched one of her movies then make a point of doing so-yes they have dated, but what has not? Real talent not hype is what true stars have. By the way the 9/10 is because of the dated plot.