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Wikipedia article




'The Crooked Hearts' is a 1972 American made-for-television comedy film starring Rosalind Russell, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and was directed by Jay Sandrich. The film marked Russell's final acting appearance and was originally broadcast as the 'ABC Movie of the Week' on November 8, 1972.

Plot



Lorita Dorsey is a widow trying to marry rich bachelor Rex Willoughby.

Cast



*Rosalind Russell as Laurita Dorsey

*Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Rex Willoughby

*Ross Martin as Sergeant Daniel Shane

*Michael Murphy as Frank Adamic

*Maureen O'Sullivan as Lillian Stanton

*Kent Smith as James Simpson

*Dick Van Patten as EdwardDesk Clerk

*Patrick Campbell as Taxi Driver

*Liam Dunn as Writer

*Penny Marshall as Waitress

*Kenneth Tobey as Fisherman

Production



The film was shot over 12 days.Roz is alive... and on TV

Peterson, Bettelou. Chicago Tribune 21 Jan 1973: l7.


Reception



The 'New York Times' said it was "pleasant but wears exceedingly thin". The review concludes: "Some viewers probably would settle for outright comedy minus the clanky hankypanky, with Miss Russell simply being her rakish, lahdedah self. This lady's not for murder, she's for winks. And so, at this point, is Mr. Fairbanks, with his vintage courtliness. Miss O'Sullivan, looking like a million, Ross Martin, Michael Murphy and Kent Smith all do well in supporting roles, under Jay Sandrich's smooth direction of an equally smooth script by A. J. Russell. But better a short breeze than a longwinded teaser."

The 'Los Angeles Times' called it "outstanding".TV MOVIE REVIEW: Not 1 but 2 Twists in 'Crooked Heart'

Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 8 Nov 1972: d22.
Judith Crist in 'TV Guide' said, "1972's 'The Crooked Hearts' is a better-than-usual tailored-for-television flick, only because the performers--Rosalind Russell, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Maureen O'Sullivan--prove themselves old pors at charming their way through weak material as lonely-hearts racketeers."

References




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