Stars: Burt Lancaster, Dorothy McGuire, Edmund Gwenn
Based on a true story, Gwenn plays an old antique dealer who counterfeits to eek out a small living. Lancaster suspects Gwenn's next door neighbor McGuire of being involved, and romantic comedy ensues. Of course, it all ends happily. Fairly popular in 1950 (ranked 56th in Box office) its a charming bit of fluff notable for Gwenn's delightful - Oscar Nominated -performance. Its not a great movie, but I enjoyed the low-key comedy.
Burt Lancaster
Lancaster did this as a change of pace. After 8 crime movies and All My Sons, he wanted to do something a little more light. He's perfectly adequate in the lead role, being suitably charming and handsome. However, Bill Holden or Glenn Ford would've been a better fit. Lancaster's only try at a Rom-Com, he decided his charm/comedic skills were better served in action spoofs.
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