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Cary Grant and Sophia Loren look just swell together in Houseboat, and why shouldn't they? Grant was still at his best, Loren was bewitching Hollywood as an exotic new ingénue, and offscreen they had had a torrid affair a couple of years earlier, during the shooting of The Pride and the Passion. The two tanned stars are the main attraction in this romantic comedy, which installs single dad Cary and his three children on a dilapidated houseboat on the Potomac River. Sophia is the maid, except she's not really a maid but the cultured daughter of a famous musician. Yes, this is one of those situation comedies in which every problem could be cleared up if only one character told the truth about the situation. If that sort of thing drives you crazy, best skip this one. It's no classic, but those two icons are awfully appealing. --Robert Horton

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dvds.......2007-09-09

I always come to Amazon for my dvds. I almost always find what I am looking for. They are a good price and they come fast.

Houseboat.......2007-07-22

Houseboat is a highly entertaining Romantic Comedy featuring two superbly talented actors at the height of their careers: Cary Grant, and the incredible Sophia Loren.
Sophia's performance is perfect-what a woman!

An Excellent Romantic Comedy.......2007-06-19

Director Melville Shavelson is known for directing some successful romantic comedies involving families; two divorced adults and their offspring's. He takes credit for not only Houseboat, but also for "Yours, Mine and Ours," casting some successful stars of the day. This family drama casts Cary Grant as Tom Winters, a widower trying to raise three children alone away from his work at Washington D.C. to country side closer to relatives of his former wife. His young children love the younger sister of their mother but Tom is not too thrilled about dating her. Instead he meets a young Italian named Cinzia (Sophia Loren) who is a socialite trying to get away from her overprotective father. Initially there is no romance between the two, and in addition, his kids are less than thrilled when she is hired to work as nanny. Things get rocky but soon all ends well when they feel that they need each other. Parts of this movie were filmed on the Potomac River and Piscataway Creek at Fort Washington marina. This is an excellent family movie, which I recommend very highly.

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL GRANT MOVIE.......2007-06-02

My father and I watched this movie at least a thousand times since I was a little girl.As I got older and started loving the romance of the movie I couldn't believe how I had missed one of the sexiest seens in any movie I have ever watched.Cary and Sophia are dancing to this beautiful melody when Cary finally realizes that he is lovestruck.It is a powerful seen in the movie and the melody made the seen as well as Cary and Sophia.Wonderful movie to watch with your whole family!

A Fair Romantic Comedy.......2007-05-20

This is an old one that is still quite enjoyable.

Cary Grant is a divorced man whose wife has been raising their children. He loves the kids but doesn't have a clue or a manual. When the ex wife dies, he is left in a position to take care of them. He does the best he can which is none too well.

Grant realizes that he will need to take some time away from his job in DC. He plans to move to the country closer to his ex inlaws. This is done with the idea that they will help with the kids and also because there is a suspicion that he will eventually marry the younger sister of his former wife. (Apparently there is a history.) The aunt gets along well with the kids who are not thrilled with their father.

Meanwhile, Sofia Loren is the daughter of a famous Italian musician on tour. She is chaffing under her father's stern rule and just wants to have some fun. She makes an escape and meets up with one of the kids who helps her to escape from her father's minions. She returns the boy home and is coaxed into serving as a nanny for the kids.

Grant's plans for moving do not work out as expected and the whole family temporarily ends up living on a houseboat. The comedy takes off from there as Loren and Grant find that they have feelings for each other and the kids stir things up.

For me, this one was on the cusp between 3 and 4 stars but I am in a good mood. I did enjoy it and it is worth seeing.

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Carry On Boating

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Starring: Reginald Beckwith , Gerald Campion , Ian Carmichael , Jacques Cey , and Liz Fraser
Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards
Manufacturer: Televista
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000P6R56G
Release Date: 2007-07-03

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A pair of newlyweds are tricked into buying a rundown houseboat in this classic British comedy starring Ian Carmichael, Sid James and Liz Fraser. When the fog starts to fall the couple soon get lost, and wind up in France, where they must resort to desperate measures to sail their way back home. A British comedy classic that showcases the talents of Ian carmichael, Sid James and liz Fraser.

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Carry On Boating.......2007-08-30

This is a Boulting Brothers cast in a "Carry On" movie. It's not as bad as Leonard Maltin thinks, but it just isn't very good. Ian Carmichael, Dennis Price, Sid James, Liz Fraser, Janette Scott and the rest of the first-rate comedy actors do their best with a very lame script that depends upon tight clothes and jiggling from the women and slapstick from the men. The story is about a couple of newlyweds who buy a lame old houseboat, take it to sea, wind up in France, and then best their crooked landlord (he owns the wharf) in a bet to see who gets home first. The DVD, by the way, is first class; the film looks fresh. Now if only it were funny.

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Adrift on the Nile
Starring: Magda El-Khatib , Imad Hamdi , Adel Adham , Soheir Ramzy , and Salah Nazmi
Director: Hussein Kamal
Manufacturer: AFD
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ASIN: B00016GIZE
Release Date: 2003-12-01

Description

In "Adrift on the Nile" we meet a group of hedonistic middle-aged friends who gather each night on a luxurious houseboat for dancing, love-making and smoking hashish. When a young news reporter visits the houseboat to write a story on the group, she is outraged to learn the tragic depths of their social alienation. Based on the novel by the Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz, this 1971 production offers a revealing look at the Egyptian elite on the eve of the 1967 War. By this time, Nasser had ushered in an age of enormous social change, leaving the sons and daughters of the old bourgeoisie high and dry. Directed by Hussein Kamal, "Adrift on the Nile" features the atmospheric cinematography of Mostapha Emam and a delightful musical number in color. DVD EXTRAS include English and French subtitles, rare original trailer and filmographies.

PRACTICAL BOATER: LIVING ABOARD HOUSEBOATS LIFESTYLES OF LUXURY

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PRACTICAL BOATER: LIVING ABOARD HOUSEBOATS LIFESTYLES OF LUXURY

Manufacturer: Bennett Marine Video
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ASIN: B000LXH586
Release Date: 2006-12-14

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You'll find detailed descriptions and visual examples of some of the most important issues related to the world of houseboats. - Real boat owners, along with industry professionals, share their tips and secrets as they navigate through the process of determining you boating profile to help select the boat that will best suit you lifestyle. - This is truly a back to basics approach that anyone can benefit from. Houseboats come in all shapes and sizes - from extravagant live-aboards, to the functional weekend getaway vessels that populate lakes, rivers & waterways. In this program, we'll show you the in's and out's of houseboating & the basics of operation, maneuvering & navigation skills, docking, fueling, anchoring & beaching, along with some basic maintenance tips to keep your home away from home in tip top condition. We'll also show you some of the newest styles and options, as well as how to select the boat that's right for you - new or used.

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Houseboat Horror
Starring: Craig Alexander , Alan Dale , Wilkie Collins , Steve Whittaker , and John-Michael Howson
Manufacturer: Televista
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ASIN: B000Q7ZFT8
Release Date: 2007-09-11

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Starring Alan Dale, Christine Jeston, Craig Alexander, Animal, Gavin Wood And John Michael Howson Songs And Music By Brian Mannix Written And Produced By Ollie Martin Directed By Kendal Flanagan And Ollie Martin. Produced with the support of the world famous UNDERGROUND DISCO, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. Featuring Songs And Music By Brian Mannix! The zany hype associated with sex, drugs and rock n roll stimulates a group of nutty, city musicians to get away from it all. As they seduce the women and produce beautiful music at a paradise hideaway, death rocks in. And with the wild sounds of rock music unleash ACID HEAD the HORROR of Lake Infinity.

Waterfront Lady (1935) DVD [Remastered Edition]

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It's All About The Girl

Waterfront Lady (1935) DVD [Remastered Edition]
Starring: Frank Albertson , Wally Albright , Ward Bond , Smiley Burnette , and Mathilde Comont
Director: Joseph Santley
Manufacturer: Tapeworm
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ASIN: B0007UNV22
Release Date: 2005-03-22

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Ronnie is on the run from the police. His friend McFee shoots a worker and Ronnie takes the blame since he owes him a favor. His disguise fools his ladylove Joan only for a short while. Convinced by Joan that he should give himself up to the police, Ronnie is saved by his friend McFee who owns up to the killing. Sprinkled with odd moments of predictable humor and a sketchy insight into the lives of folks living on the waterfront, the movie is held together by the charm of debutant actress Ann Rutherford.

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It's All About The Girl.......2006-05-05

This would be a typical crime/wrong man accused film except for one thing - Anne Rutherford.

I'm not sure why this lady did not become a big star. She should have. To be honest I think she is the hottest actress I've seen in a wrong time. I could not keep my eyes off hte screen when she was on.

She is very, very beautiful and her acting was decent as well.

The film itself follows the usual formula: girl helps wrongfully accused guy. Real villian gets arrested at the end. Girl and guy fall in love.

Without anne rutherford it woudl be three stars. With her its five stars.

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Give me a deck chair, a book, and a bottle of sunscreen.
A Primer On a Unusual Experience

English Houseboating
Starring: Houseboating Through the Engli
Manufacturer: Delta
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ASIN: B00005Q64R
Release Date: 2001-11-13

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This program takes time out to explore the joys of houseboating, discovering a landscape that can only be seen from these unique waterways. Every technical detail is covered, including demonstrations of how to navigate the all important locks, which take the boats from one water level to another. The boats are stunning, giving everyone a chance to experience a waterway magic for themselves.

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Running Time: 60 min.

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Give me a deck chair, a book, and a bottle of sunscreen........2004-04-19

A charming trip along the waterways of England. I enjoyed this DVD and replay it often. It's a window into a peaceful world with decent photography, lovely scenery and an unintrusive narrative.

A Primer On a Unusual Experience.......2002-04-21

This is an excellent film about traveling by narrow canal boats and provides a how-to guide for those who have never had the experience of doing so. I have always wished to see travel features that actually provide something of the experience of a drive or a walk, so that the viewer can get the feeling of the journey vicariously without actually being able to do it in reality. Such a film would probably be too long and dull when covering areas that you are not interested in while too short when showing areas that do interest you. So travel features rarely replace the reality of doing it yourself. With the impossibility of such a goal understood, this program did give me the feeling that I had just been on a short vacation and had made such a trip. I felt rested after watching it and more knowledgable having witnessed some of what needs to be mastered to make the journey for real. While not a replacement for an actual trip this was a good taste of the journey and I am glad I have ths DVD in my collection to experience it again from time to time.

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Houseboat Horror
Director: Ollie Martin
ProductGroup: DVD
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Language: English

ASIN: B000T9S7O8

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The zany hype associated with sex, drugs and rock n roll stimulates a group of nutty, city musicians to get away from it all. As they seduce the women and produce beautiful music at a paradise hideaway, death rocks in. And with the wild sounds of rock music unleash ACID HEAD the HORROR of Lake Infinity. With gory calculation, the making of an energy packed, fun loaded rock video becomes a smorgasbord of horror, death and blood gushing mayhem.

DVD PRACTICAL BOATER: LIVING ABOARD HOUSEBOATS LIFESTYLES OF LUXURY

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DVD PRACTICAL BOATER: LIVING ABOARD HOUSEBOATS LIFESTYLES OF LUXURY
Starring: Houseboats Lifestyle of Luxury
Manufacturer: BENNETT MARINE VIDEO
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000E6G8G0
Release Date: 2006-01-01

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Houseboat
An Excellent Romantic Comedy
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL GRANT MOVIE
A Fair Romantic Comedy

Houseboat [Region 2]
Starring: Cary Grant , Sophia Loren , Martha Hyer , Harry Guardino , and Eduardo Ciannelli
Director: Melville Shavelson
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ASIN: B000083ED4

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dvds.......2007-09-09

I always come to Amazon for my dvds. I almost always find what I am looking for. They are a good price and they come fast.

Houseboat.......2007-07-22

An Excellent Romantic Comedy.......2007-06-19

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL GRANT MOVIE.......2007-06-02

A Fair Romantic Comedy.......2007-05-20

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