The Courtship of Eddie's Father

"The Bad Ladies Always Have Big Busts; That's How You Can Tell A Good Lady From A Bad Lady"
"The Courtship Of Eddie's Father" was made in 1962 and released in movie theaters in March 1963. It's a mix of romantic comedy and drama, with a good blend of sad but poignant moments and funny ones too (including a few 'fall-on-the-floor' segments of hilarity). And the "through-the-eyes-of-Eddie" ending is just perfect.

Most of the really funny scenes in the film are supplied by 8-year-old Ronny Howard, who makes his way through a rollercoaster of emotions in the movie, and still stays on the rails of "believability" while doing so, IMO. He's very funny at times in "Courtship", and also is able to turn on the water works as needed too. I, myself, have never seen a better child actor up on the screen (big screen or small), although 11-year-old Dean Stockwell's performance in 1947's "Gentleman's Agreement" would rank pretty high in that category as well.

Ronny Howard made "Courtship" during a break in the filming of his TV series, "The Andy Griffith Show", on...

charming family comedy
Glenn Ford and Ronny Howard star in the wonderful family comedy THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER, a warm, winning film directed by master showman Vincente Minnelli.

After his wife dies, Tom Corbett (Glenn Ford) is coping as best he can, now being one of New York's most eligible bachelors. His young son Eddie (Ronny Howard), however, has definite ideas about who he wants his father to marry. None other than the kindly young divorcee living across the hall, Elizabeth (Shirley Jones). Tom, however, is dating cold socialite Rita (Dina Merrill).

How father and son teach each other about life and love makes for unforgettable screen entertainment.

With Stella Stevens, Roberta Sherwood and Jerry Van Dyke.

What a GREAT, CHARMING FILM!
I love this movie with Glenn Ford and Ronny Howard. It's a fun comedy yet touching. It's for people of all ages who would enjoy watching a charming movie. I've seen it many times and can't get enough of it. Glenn Ford portays a widower who is raising his child alone. Little Ronny Howard wants to make his dad happy by finding him a new wife. I suggest you purchase this movie and see it.

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