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Cast
Fred Astaire
as Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole
Debbie Reynolds
as Jessica Poole
Lilli Palmer
as Katharine Dougherty
Tab Hunter
as Roger Henderson
Gary Merrill
as James Dougherty
Charles Ruggles
as Mackenzie Savage
Harold Fong
as Toy
Elvia Allman
as Mrs. Mooney
Eleanor Audley
as Mrs. Thompson (uncredited)
Edith Head
as Dress Designer (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1961
Runtime1h 55m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes13
DirectorGeorge Seaton
WritersSamuel A. Taylor
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Pleasure of His Company
About The Pleasure of His Company
Biddeford "Pogo" Poole, an urbane charmer, has been absent for most of the life of his daughter, Jessica, but he pops up again as she prepares to marry a California rancher. Though Pogo's ex-wife remains unimpressed, Jessica quickly falls for her father's charismatic offensive. Soon, however, his reappearance causes complications for the bride-to-be, and she must decide whether or not to go ahead with the wedding.
Directed by George Seaton, The Pleasure of His Company leans on a strong ensemble — Fred Astaire, Debbie Reynolds, Lilli Palmer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1961.
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