The Pleasure of His Company (1961)
What a pleasure... and it's all yours!
Biddeford "Pogo" Poole, an urbane charmer, has been absent for most of the life of his daughter, Jessica, but he pops up again as she prepares to marry a California rancher. Though Pogo's ex-wife remains unimpressed, Jessica quickly falls for her father's charismatic offensive. Soon, however, his reappearance causes complications for the bride-to-be, and she must decide whether or not to go ahead with the wedding.
Director: George Seaton
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: June 1, 1961
Cast
- Fred Astaire - Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole
- Debbie Reynolds - Jessica Poole
- Lilli Palmer - Katharine Dougherty
- Tab Hunter - Roger Henderson
- Gary Merrill - James Dougherty
- Charles Ruggles - Mackenzie Savage
- Harold Fong - Toy
- Elvia Allman - Mrs. Mooney
- Eleanor Audley - Mrs. Thompson (uncredited)
- Edith Head - Dress Designer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Cornelia Otis Skinner (Theatre Play)
- Samuel A. Taylor (Screenplay)
- Samuel A. Taylor (Theatre Play)
Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: Robert Burks
Editing: Edward Warschilka, Alma Macrorie
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Seaton
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pleasure of His Company about?
- Biddeford "Pogo" Poole, an urbane charmer, has been absent for most of the life of his daughter, Jessica, but he pops up again as she prepares to marry a California rancher. Though Pogo's ex-wife remains unimpressed, Jessica quickly falls for her father's charismatic offensive. Soon, however, his reappearance causes complications for the bride-to-be, and she must decide whether or not to go ahead with the wedding.
- Who directed The Pleasure of His Company?
- The Pleasure of His Company was directed by George Seaton.
- Who stars in The Pleasure of His Company?
- The Pleasure of His Company stars Fred Astaire, Debbie Reynolds, Lilli Palmer, Tab Hunter, Gary Merrill, Charles Ruggles.
- How long is The Pleasure of His Company?
- The Pleasure of His Company has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Pleasure of His Company?
- The Pleasure of His Company is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Pleasure of His Company produced?
- The Pleasure of His Company was produced in United States of America.