Release Date: Dec 31, 1946 Wide
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Average Rating: 3.6/5
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Without Reservations has to be the least typical John Wayne picture of the postwar era. Top billing is bestowed upon Claudette Colbert as Kit, a best-selling novelist heading westward to oversee the film version of her latest novel. Taking it upon herself to select the man who should portray the hero of her novel, Kit chooses war hero Rusty (John Wayne), whom she meets during her train trip to Hollywood. Unaware of Kit's true identity, Rusty and his pal Dink (Don DeFore) rail against the factual
Dec 31, 1946 Wide
May 22, 2007
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For a change. John Wayne made a lighter comedy, and some of his scenes with Claudette Colbert are fun to watch.
Wayne never fires off a shot or raises a fist at anyone in the entire movie. It was probably a first for him, and almost an only.
...mostly a cute farce, and you've got to take it for what it is.
I had a lot of reservations about this vacuous comedy-romance.
Wartime comedy about an author and her plan to turn a soldier into the leading man of her filmed novel is wonderfully and enjoyable and sprinkled with guest appearances by Hollywood celebrities.This movie moves quickly, is VERY funny and who knew John Wayne could do comedy so well? Claudette Colbert's so beautiful and
November 12, 2008
Super Reviewer
Standard rom com but played with zest by the cast, Wayne is relaxed and pleasant, Colbert spunky and best of all Don DeFore is a breezy sidekick.
June 17, 2009
Super Reviewer
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