Trouble with Harry

Pros: good directing, fine acting, great script
Cons: some of the directing is weak and Forsythe acting could be better

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.

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 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

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...