Teacher's Pet

Starring:Clark Gable, Doris Day, Gig Young, Mamie Van Doren, Nick Adams, Peter Baldwin, Marion Ross, Charles Lane, Jack Albertson, Florenz Ames, Harry Antrim, Vivian Nathan, Frank P. Quinn, Merritt Smith, James Bacon, Steffi Sidney, Terry Becker, Hal Taggart, Kenner G. Kemp, Erskine Johnson
Director: George Seaton
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

Amazon.com

Clark Gable's bluff masculinity is a big part of the story and appeal of Teacher's Pet, to such a degree that his age (near 60) doesn't seem like such a problem as he romances perky Doris Day. Gable is an old-school newspaperman who scoffs at the idea of journalism being taught in night school; hard knocks and shoe leather are his preferred textbooks. Naturally, Doris teaches journalism in night school. Gable masquerades as an inexperienced student in order to prove her wrong, which brings forth some fairly labored complications, presented in pedestrian style by director George Seaton. The film is too long for its own good, but as an illustration of movie-star value, it's a convincer--Gable and Day are completely, effortlessly within their established personas. Gig Young adds pep as a brainy psychologist (whose expertise extends to hangover recipes--he and Gable have a good morning-after scene). Doris sings the incorrigibly catchy title song over the opening credits, but stick around for Mamie Van Doren's nightclub rendition of "The Girl Who Invented Rock 'n Roll," a real eye-roller. --Robert Horton

Description

In TEACHER'S PET, film legend Clark Gable stars as Jim Gannon, a school-of-hard-knocks newspaperman who despises journalism schools... until he sees who's doing the teaching. Attracted to lovely professor Erica Stone (Day), he masquerades as a novice in her class. Soon he's her prize pupil, all the while trying to make her his own prize.

Customer Reviews:

CUTE MOVIE.......2007-05-31

DORIS DAY AND GIG YOUNG WERE VERY GOOD IN THIS MOVIE. SO WAS CLARK GABLE BUT I THOUGHT HE WAS A BIT OLD FOR THE PART.

a VERY ENJOYABLE MOVIE.

This is a Great Movie........2007-04-27

Nice actor Clark Gable. And Doris Day is very charming actress. Story is comedy touch and Romantic. Picture is monocromatic ,but I feel flesh now. This DVD is really excellent and I love it.

Enjoyable movie .......2007-04-12

to watch! Doris Day is so funny and good at her job. Too bad there isn't anyone else out there who could keep up with her these days. Typical boy chases girl movie and I love it when he catches her!

the reel stars!.......2007-03-10

wow! day and gable! hello?...these were STARS!....what an enjoyable flick for those who want "quality" in movies!...lafed

teacher's pet.......2007-01-12

an enjoyable,riotous and fun to watch movie.clark gable gives a briliant performance as the over the hill editor with designs on the young and beautiful doris day,half his age.

Average customer rating:

Passable Feature Length Film of my FAVORITE cartoon
Great Movie
Fabulous!!!
Awful, Horrible, Condescending, non-Family "movie"
thought this movie was for kids!

Teacher's Pet
Starring: Nathan Lane , Kelsey Grammer , Shaun Fleming , Debra Jo Rupp , and David Ogden Stiers
Director: Timothy Björklund
Manufacturer: Disney Home Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0001XAPW4
Release Date: 2004-06-15

Amazon.com

A high-energy and wildly comic reinterpretation of Pinocchio, Teacher's Pet: The Movie follows Spot (voiced by Nathan Lane), a dog who desperately wants to be a boy, much to the chagrin of his owner Leonard (Shaun Fleming), who just wants to play with his dog. Disguised as his human alter ego Scott, Spot heads down to Florida in the hopes of being transformed by a mad scientist (Kelsey Grammer)--but the transformation proves to be more complicated than Spot expects. Teacher's Pet almost looks like it was drawn in crayon--the unusual and dynamic visual style sets it apart from most Disney cartoons, and the witty dialogue and songs--voiced with zip and aplomb--make the movie hugely entertaining for kids and parents. Also featuring the voices of Jerry Stiller, Paul Reubens, Megan Mullaly, David Ogden Stiers, and Wallace Shawn. --Bret Fetzer

Description

Disney creates a whole new breed of comedy with a character unlike any other. Meet Spot, a clever little dog with big dreams of becoming a real boy in Disney's hilarious critical favorite The New York Times calls "marvelously quick-witted and gloriously goofy." When Spot finds out that a crazy scientist can make his wish come true, he takes a cross-country trek with his best friend and master Leonard and their mom. However, Dr. Krank's experiments are a little less than perfect, and it will take Leonard and his pet pals to right this genetic wrong. This offbeat animated adventure has "something for everyone, parents and children alike," raves The Washington Post. Make no bones about it -- your whole family will be begging for more!

Customer Reviews:

Passable Feature Length Film of my FAVORITE cartoon.......2007-04-19

The cast is as brilliant as ever, but there really isn't enough plot to hold this together for a feature length film. It's never as "laugh so hard you think you'll pee yourself" funny as the cartoons were - nor is there as much in it for the adults as there was in the cartoon. The message is simple - "be careful what you wish for" - and I suppose that's fine, it's just that with the acting range of all the voice talents, and the superb quality of the tv series, I was expecting more. This is not at all to say it sucked - it's plenty funny, and I made it through the whole thing, but I haven't memorized it like I have with other recent animation classics like Shrek, and I have no great desire to watch it again.

Personally, I'm waiting for the anthology of the series, that's what I really am looking forward to. I LOVE to watch the monkeys dance!

Great Movie.......2006-01-19

This movie is soooo FUNNY!! I love the music is Awsome!!

Fabulous!!!.......2005-10-27

First of all, let me say that as an adult, I had an absolute BLAST watching this movie! It is one of the funniest, most clever cartoons I have seen in a long time and I absolutely adore Gary Baseman's unique, whimsical animation. The cast, including Nathan Lane and Kelsey Grammar did a wonderful job of bringing their characters to life and song. There's really nothing else I can say except to see this little gem of a movie.
Lastly, I am absolutely ASTOUNDED by the viewers who did not like this movie. I will stop there.

Awful, Horrible, Condescending, non-Family "movie".......2005-08-21

What has happened to Disney? If this is indicative of what has become of the creative minds at Disney studios, then more than a few people should be replaced for allowing this waste of money, time, and brain cells to be foisted onto the public. Virtually every frame drips with pretentious edginess and overarching condescension in pursuit of hipness. Last night my 4 kids (from 4-9) had 2 other friends over to settle down for a fun movie night (they are great critics whose idea of a fantastic movie is "the Incredibles", "the Lion King" or "Ice Age"). They could not stand the movie, and neither could we. (As for the adults who rave this film as "clever"; an average Simpson's epsode is light years more clever than this waste, and that series doesn't pretend to be for children.)

thought this movie was for kids!.......2004-09-02

I was disappointed in this movie. I love Nathan Lane and musicals, so I was prepared to be dazzled. Sadly, it was not to be.

The kids were puzzled (10, 8 and 4 years old),because many of the jokes and vocabulary were geared for adults. We liked the story line, it had tremendous voice talent. (I have no need to describe the plot as many others have already done so.) The real disappointment was the animation, the characters were really ugly, the facial expressions lacking.

The characters were not enjoyable - they were not likeable. The kids were quiet trying to figure it out! I would not spend the money to buy it, it's barely worth renting.

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Teacher's Pet

Manufacturer: Central Park Media
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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