jarrodmcdonald-1 The film is arguably a masterpiece, with a classic message about the care of foster children. Real-life couple Betsy Drake and Cary Grant are perfect for these kinds of parent roles, because they have such grace and style, and to see them crowded by an assorted lot of kids with realistic problems is quite believable and funny.The script is well balanced. It makes a point of showing how older children can be given a second chance at a family, and there is one kid representing girls and one kid representing boys in this situation. The three biological children really take a backseat in terms of the film, but they do contribute to the story. There is a memorable scene where they all cast ballots and write 'leave' but then they tell the illiterate boy they want him to 'stay.'Overall, the picture contains the right blend of realism and humor. Miss Drake's performance is definitely what anchors the film. Cary Grant is sort of like the biggest kid in the bunch, but she is there to guide them all, make the right decisions and dole out the necessary amount of love and patience.

JLRMovieReviews Cary Grant and Betsy Drake star in this film about a family, who's always got room for one more. Based on a true story and the book written by the wife, the film is about their adjustment to a young girl they adopted, who is a trouble child, supposedly, and her adjustment to life with the Roses. To add even more spice to it, they take in a polio-stricken boy with an attitude problem. This film is so inspiring with its simplicity and love, that's it's infectious and certainly makes a very satisfying movie. Even the crankiest of people should find this film a real winner, with Cary's charm and constant struggle to be alone with his wife. But he never is taken for granted and neither is anyone else. There is so much love and respect for each other in this family, that this should be a lesson for all people seeing it, to know how to treat each other. This may not be an altogether important film in the long scheme of filmdom, but its message is. Love each other everyday, and accept others as they are.

patwin55-1 This movie was originally called "Easy Street" for some unknown reason. It is a true story, with one of the foster children, Joe, cut out entirely. I have literally read the book to pieces, and can't find another copy. I know that Cary Grant's character was made more reticent for dramatic purposes, but in life "Poppy" Rose wholeheartedly supported fostering the three kids. This is a very good family movie, and I recommend reading the book of the same title if you can get your hands on a copy. There is so much more in the book. Read it twice, and you will feel as though you have known Anna Perrot Rose, Poppy, and the six kids your entire life. As for the movie, my husband and I were laughing out loud in some places and sniffling in others.

LoveNvrFails13 I watched this movie when I was much younger and the last time I viewed it on television was in 1987 -- this is the kind of movie you track down, because it is a truly a classic -- Cary Grant's and Betsy Drake's performances in this film are so outstanding and so real-life -- He is one comical guy, but sexy too! This movie takes one back to their life in their early years long ago, when living and even being short on funds was as brittle as it is today! I really enjoyed this movie so much, that I hunted it down and finally found it and I watch it all the time now -- I just love Cary Grant -- one of Hollywood's finest! This movie proves that, so watch and enjoy viewing the kind of lives people used to live and life was honestly worth living!