Doris, who is her usual perky, lovely, delightful self, plays interior designer Jan Morrow; Rock, who is beyond gorgeous in this movie, is womanizing songwriter Brad Allen. Jan and Brad happen to share a party line, which is a matter of great consternation to Jan, because Brad monopolizes the phone as he sings love songs to a multitude of different women, making it nearly impossible for Jan to use the line herself. Irritated, Jan chews Brad out while he's in the middle of serenading one of his women, and then she proceeds to report his behavior to the phone company. However, when the phone company sends one of their workers out to investigate, Brad charms her, and, therefore, Jan's complaints aren't taken seriously.
Though Brad and Jan have never met face to face, they both believe they know the other. To Jan, Brad is nothing more than a playboy, and she detests him. And to Brad, Jan is just a frustrated old maid who is jealous because a man isn't serenading her. When by chance, they both happen to be at a night club one evening, and Brad discovers that Jan is a beautiful woman, he is instantly attracted to her. Plus, he wants to prove to her that even she can fall victim to his charms.
So, introducing himself to Jan as Texas ranch man, Rex Stetson, Brad begins romancing her, and before long, Jan has fallen in love with him. But how will she feel about him when she finds out he is none other than her playboy party line man, Brad Allen?
Pillow Talk is an absolute scream. There are several really hysterical moments in this movie, especially once Rex Stetson appears on the scene. From the faked Texas accent, to asking for a dip recipe, to the times he goes back into Brad Allen mode and calls Jan on the phone to "warn" her about her Texas boyfriend, the laughs are plenty. Oh, and the visit to the OB/GYN office is also hysterical.
The delightful Thelma Ritter, who is one of my favorite supporting actresses, is great here, as Doris's housekeeper. Thelma adds so much life to ANY movie in which she appears. She's loads of fun here, as she happens to enjoy listening to Brad serenade his many women and, therefore, isn't much on Jan's side about him.
Anyhow, Pillow Talk is one of the best romantic comedies I've ever seen, and as I said, Rock's totally gorgeous, and the chemistry between him and Doris is fabulous. Definitely be sure to see this one. It's out on DVD and should be very easy to track down.
Happy viewing!!
