Gladys (played by Judy Holliday) is an energetic young woman, though her career seems to be hitting roadblocks as she approaches thirty. Following another disappointment, she finds herself in Central Park where she meets Pete (Jack Lemmon), a filmmaker struggling to get his projects off the ground. He’s immediately drawn to her, but initially, she views him primarily as a potential stepping stone for her own aspirati…

The movie feels like stepping directly into 1950s New York; the setting is so vivid that it almost seems to have its own personality. Judy Holliday brings her characteristic humor as the character who's eager for recognition, and Jack Lemmon’s youthful appeal is evident in his first film role. The story isn't deeply profound, and the plot feels somewhat superficial, but it makes for a relaxed and undemanding viewing …

Judy Holliday shines in this delightful, lighthearted film as Gladys Glover, a former model hoping for a career breakthrough. She invests her entire savings to have her name featured prominently on a large billboard, believing it will help her achieve fame! Jack Lemmon is also excellent; his performance here marks his first appearance in Hollywood productions, portraying her patient and ambitious boyfriend. While the…

This film is just wonderful—yet another screwball comedy starring Judy Holliday, skillfully directed by George Cukor. It marks Jack Lemmon’s first appearance on screen, and Holliday had fantastic chemistry with both men involved in her romantic complications, Lemmon and Peter Lawford. Considering our current culture's focus on media and social networking, where images are constantly shared online, I wouldn’t be shock…