Jane Osgood is trying to support her two young children by running a lobster business. After one of her shipments is ruined by inattention at the railroad station, Jane decides to take on Harry Foster Malone, director of the line and the "meanest man in the world". With the help of her lifelong friend - and lawyer - George Denham, Jane sues Malone for the price of her lobsters & her lost business. What she ends up with is a lot more than either of them bargained for.... (Full plot summary below)
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Jane Osgood is trying to support her two young children by running a lobster business. After one of her shipments is ruined by inattention at the railroad station, Jane decides to take on Harry Foster Malone, director of the line and the "meanest man in the world". With the help of her lifelong friend - and lawyer - George Denham, Jane sues Malone for the price of her lobsters & her lost business. What she ends up with is a lot more than either of them bargained for.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzAn amiable but stiff populist comedy that should have been funnier since it starred the talented Doris Day, Jack Lemon and Ernie Kovaks. |
| Reel Film ReviewsDavid NusairA likeable cast just can't salvage this utterly inconsequential romantic comedy... |
| User ReviewAndrew MPrehaps the best railroad footage of a steam locomotive in color during the steam era ever shot. |
| User ReviewSaundra HThis is such a fun movie. I really enjoy Doris Day. |
| User ReviewAshlee DFound a copy at a yard sale last summer and it became an instant favorite with me. I love the comedy in this film and Jack Lemmon is brilliant. |
| User ReviewI'm El Capitano! AHilarious movie! Doris and Jack are fabulous on screen together!!!!! |
| User Reviewrebecca lTotally cute movie!!!! i LOVE Jack Lemon and Doris Day!!!! perfect actors! |
| User ReviewMarie FDoris Day is the strong-minded female who takes the bull by the horns, and decides to take on the meanest man in the world. |
| User ReviewJustine GDoris Day is the strong-minded female who takes the bull by the horns, and decides to take on the meanest man in the world. |
| User ReviewAlison Pa really good movie to catch no violenceand great for the family |
