Bachelor Mother

 I am a firm believer that holiday films are not only for the holidays. After all if you live in New York do you only watch films that take place in New York? Of course not. However, because I have been debating on what films with which I should begin my blog, I am allowing the holiday to decide. This being New Year's weekend, the first two films I am writing about take place over the New Year's holiday.

Ginger Rogers was one of the classiest women in Hollywood to date. She was talented, beautiful, and never seemed to lose her quality. Growing up watching old films, I always loved watching anything with Ginger. She was simply marvelous. To this day, some of my favorite movies are hers. I find it sad that she is so often combined with Fred Astaire that no one really understands how remarkable her individual talent was. The many films she made without Astaire, in my opinion, are far superior and showcase her talent much more than those with him.

One of my favorite Ginger movies is Bachelor Mother. I only discovered it a couple of years ago and I was instantly in love. Made in 1939 and co-starring David Niven, Bachelor Mother a charming comedy of errors. Polly Parish (Rogers) loses her job just before Christmas. While on the hunt for a new job she is mistaken for the mother of an abandoned baby boy. Through many misadventures, her former employer and his son become involved in the confusion and by the end of the film everyone thinks they know the whole story but they are still quite mistaken. Great wit and light comedy make Bachelor Mother a thoroughly enjoyable film for anyone looking for laugh and a sweet story.

So grab some popcorn and a bag of m&ms and enjoy Bachelor Mother.

Fondly,
J.H.