Introduction"Operation Petticoat" is an American war-comedy film directed by Blake Edwards, produced by Robert Arthur, and starred by the popular stars Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. The film, set throughout World War II, was launched in 1959. The movie script was written by Maurice Richlin and Stanley Shapiro, which earned them an Academy Award nomination.
Plot SummaryThe story starts with Commander Matt Sherman (Cary Grant) submitting an event report for the navy department. Unexpectedly, a stick of pink ladies' underclothing in his desk draws him back into the past and consequently, the whole motion picture takes place in a flashback.
Sherman was the leader of the submarine USS Sea Tiger, which regrettably wound up with a hole in it due to a Japanese air raid right after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The team handles to get the sub seaworthy but without any supplies, specifically no paint, for required upkeep. Supply officer Nick Holden (Tony Curtis) is then added to the team. While he appears useless at first, with his quick-thinking and non-traditional methods, he handles to secure vital materials for the submarine, albeit in grey legal locations.
Among the funny twists in the movie is that all the paint that Holden handles to get is pink, therefore, the USS Sea Tiger turns into a pink submarine. Additionally, the team ends up saving a group of female nurses thus including even more to the turmoil and making sure comedy throughout the movie. The film continues to follow the team's misadventures and romantic entanglements.
Acting PerformancesCary Grant, depicting Cmdr. Matt Sherman, provides a sterling performance, bringing his typical beauty and wit to the role of a beleaguered military man attempting to browse war and team. Tony Curtis, as Lt. Nick Holden, is similarly delightful with his quick-thinking antics and taste for luxury, offering a majority of the film's laughs.
Production and Reception"Operation Petticoat" is appreciated for handling to mine humor from an otherwise dire and severe setting, World War II. It was among the first service comedies, efficiently combining military life and humor. Blake Edwards' skilled direction and the movie script by Maurice Richlin and Stanley Shapiro are amongst the film's strengths. The movie also got positive evaluations for its humorous take on the realities of war, turning what could have been a timeless war motion picture into an enjoyable and enjoyable comedy.
Conclusion and LegacyThe motion picture concludes as it started, with Commander Sherman submitting an incident report and includes an amusing piece of girls' underclothing as soon as again, bringing the story cycle.
"Operation Petticoat" was among the highest-grossing films of 1959, and its success caused a follow up and TV series spin-off. Almost 6 years after its release, the movie still holds up well and remains an endearing funny classic, thanks to its funny script, engaging performances, and innovative property.
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