The World of Henry Orient | Peter Sellers, Paula Prentiss

The World of Henry Orient | Peter Sellers, Paula Prentiss | Saw this as a young girl and loved it.

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The World of Henry...

	The World of Henry Orient Peter Sellers, Paula Prentiss MGM (Video & DVD), 2002 average customer review:based on 39 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Unforgettable portayal of two adolescent girls coming of age

"The World of Henry Orient" was, and remains, a landmark film in every way. Its portrayal of two high school girls coming of age in Manhattan, and their obsession with a 3rd rate pianist, is far more than a madcap comedy. True to the Nora Johnson novel on which it is based (she wrote the screenplay, as well), it is an unforgettable portrait of a friendship, a city, and a particular time in the life of an adolescent girl which rings hilariously--and painfully--true. In particular, Merrie Spaeth's perfect-pitch performance as the guileless Marian Gilbert is deeply touching, funny, entirely believable and perfectly nuanced. As a girl growing up in New York City, "Henry Orient" inspired in me a spirit of adventure and freedom which is as exhilarating now as it was when the film first appeared, in 1964. I own the video, and my young daughter is already completely addicted to it. Elmer Bernstein's (To Kill a Mockingbird) music is terrific, by the way. This is a classic! If you haven't seen it, do. If you have, see it again! It holds up beautifully.

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Saw this as a young girl and loved it.

The movie was made in a time when people still belived in hero's. The movie to me was what a lot of us were going through and that was idolizing movie stars etc. An unrealistic first love situation. The pains of being 13.

Sellers is at his best

This is a quirky comedy that might not appeal to everyone, however If you grew up in Manhattan in the 60s you'll love this movie. Sellers is at his very best, along with Paula Prentiss in a very funny supporting role.

A great movie, one of Peter Seller's best

This is classic Peter Sellers, a little known movie that you never see in the video rental stores. Truly one of his best performances doing what he does best, Inspector Clouseau without the French accent. Paula Prentice is wonderful as the love interest and the two young teenagers give great performances following Sellers and driving him crazy. A must for your Peter Sellers video collection.

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