
In 1922 New York City, Millie Dillmount (Dame Julie Andrews) and Miss Dorothy Brown (Mary Tyler Moore) are just two of the girls living at the Priscilla Hotel for Single Young Ladies run by Mrs. Meers (Beatrice Lillie). Orphaned, Miss Dorothy, just recently arrived, is a naive, old-fashioned girl from a seemingly privileged background who has aspirations to be a stage actress. From more modest means, Millie, in New York City for three months, used to be old-fashioned, but now... (Full plot summary below)
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In 1922 New York City, Millie Dillmount (Dame Julie Andrews) and Miss Dorothy Brown (Mary Tyler Moore) are just two of the girls living at the Priscilla Hotel for Single Young Ladies run by Mrs. Meers (Beatrice Lillie). Orphaned, Miss Dorothy, just recently arrived, is a naive, old-fashioned girl from a seemingly privileged background who has aspirations to be a stage actress. From more modest means, Millie, in New York City for three months, used to be old-fashioned, but now has a new modern sensibility and look to match, complete with bobbed hair and dresses with hemlines above the knee. Included in this new modern sensibility is Millie's goal of getting a job as a stenographer, with a quick promotion to being her wealthy boss' "Mrs." Love is not to factor into the equation. She believes she's found the right employer in the form of chisel-jawed Trevor Graydon (John Gavin) of the Sincere Trust Insurance Company. Millie's pursuit of Mr. Graydon is despite the fact that Mr. Graydon sees her as one of the boys, he has old-fashioned sensibilities, and Millie has a mutual attraction to another boy named Jimmy Smith (James Fox). Although she likes Jimmy, Millie feels that Jimmy, as a paper clip salesman with an overwhelming happy-go-lucky attitude, is not driven enough to be husband material. That doesn't stop Jimmy's pursuit of Millie. In her association with Jimmy, Millie meets flamboyant wealthy Renaissance woman Muzzy Van Hossmere (Carol Channing). Jimmy's father once worked as Muzzy's gardener. Originally from humble means much like Millie, Muzzy tries to convince Millie that true love will lead to happiness, as that is what happened when she met the now deceased Mr. Van Hossmere, who she had no idea was rich. In other goings-on amongst this new circle of friends, Miss Dorothy leaves New York City without a word to anyone except Mrs. Meers. Thinking this situation rather odd, Millie connects Miss Dorothy's leaving with that of other girls previously living at the Priscilla Hotel. With Mr. Graydon's help, Jimmy and Millie try to find out what happened to Miss Dorothy.
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| Video-Reviewmaster.comSteve CrumVery underrated Julie Andrews musical, a cult favorite for many, including myself. |
| User ReviewAlaina JOne of my all time favorite musicals since I was a kid. Now is my girls' favorite too! |
| User ReviewJennifer PI crack up everytime I watch this movie... its pretty much the basis to my family's inside jokes. Awesome. I can watch it over and over again |
| User ReviewSunil J'Starting tomorrow, I'm going to be unspeakably fatal.' I love this film! |
| User ReviewJana Pthis movie is so awesome and random and weird and wonderful!!!! Who would of thought the wasn't a paperclip seller, but he wa rich! Love this movie and Julie Andrews!!! |
| User ReviewJoanne LMy brother says Milli reminds him of me..., hmm I don´t know if thats a compliment or an insult! It´s sure a movie that puts a smile on your lips. |
| User ReviewAmanda MThis movie was SO DOPE! From the Chinese guys to Muzzy's antics, you gotta peep this one, a terrif film! ^_~\m/ ps - Julie Andrews.. DUH! ~ Just .. SWELL |
| User ReviewAndy CA fantastic romp with excellent music and comedic performances. Though the representation of the Chinese leaves much to be desired the story and the direction are light as a feather and fluffy as all hell. A definite must see for musical enthusiasts. |
| User ReviewMichelle TI have loved this movie since I was a kid! My favorite part is definitely The Tapioca dance! Haha. Julie Andrews is so beautiful :) |
| User ReviewRachel Mwhat a cute old fashioned romantic movie! i'd like to meet a guy like James VH. LOL |