Friday, April 3, 2015
The Tender Trap (1955)
THE TENDER TRAP (1955) ¢ ¢ 1/2
D: Charles Walters
Frank Sinatra, Debbie Reynolds, David Wayne,
Celeste Holm, Carolyn Jones, Lola Albright
A mostly disposable Sinatra vehicle with Frank as a swingin' New York bachelor who gets what's coming to him when he meets a marriage-minded girl played by Debbie Reynolds. The highlights are in the supporting cast - David Wayne, Celeste Holm, and a funny, deadpan bit by Carolyn Jones as a helpful neighbor who appears periodically to walk Frank's dog. Sinatra sings the title tune in the striking opening shot.