Rock Hudson plays Robert Talbot, a rich American who owns a villa in Italy. Sadly, he only spends a month there every year...and his sexy girlfriend (Gina Lollobrigida) is waiting there for him each September. This year, however, he decides to change things up and shows up in July...and finds that his trusted servant (Walter Slezak) is running the place like an upscale hotel!! And, the girlfriend is helping him in this endeavor!While you'd expect Robert to toss everyone out on their butts, he inexplicably decides, at least for now, to allow the party of young ladies to stay. However, this severely impacts his sex life, as he and his girlfriend definitely have an understanding and she is really more a mistress. Oddly, however, Robert is really worried about the young ladies, as he knows the young American men pursuing them are up to no good...probably because HE is up to no good!This is a nice little comedy. Sure, it doesn't make a lot of sense but it is enjoyable and well worth seeing. Plus, it's nice seeing Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee in support.

This is a classic movie. It is filmed in Italy and showcases some beautiful sites. The cast is chosen wisely. Rock and Gina are stunning together. They also showcase their own comedic elements which is refreshing to see. They make Italian references which are quite funny too. The movie is a great asset to buy. It is around $8.49 which is a great deal. This is a great investment financially. Overall, this movie has elements of comedy, romance, friendship, etc. There is everything for the whole family to see and its appropriate for little kids to watch. Check out the filming locations! Showing all 8 filming locations : Portofino, Genoa, Liguria, Italy6 of 6 found this interesting Lago di Albano, Lazio, Italy (exterior scenes) 5 of 5 found this interesting Cinque Terre, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy (Rock drove Rolls Royce to Villa) 4 of 4 found this interesting Ostia Antica, Rome, Lazio, Italy (exterior scenes) 3 of 3 found this interesting Roma, Lazio, Italy (exterior scenes) 2 of 2 found this interesting Grattacielo Pirelli, Milano, Italy (Italian HQ of Hudson's company) 2 of 2 found this interesting Ostia, Rome, Lazio, Italy2 of 2 found this interesting Cimitero Monumentale, Milan, Italy (Hudson Rolls drive next to it at the start)

What a mixed up mess of an awful script, poor direction (surprisingly from Robert Mulligan), and a drearily, predictable and trite plot. Not too mention, the screenplay is condescendingly racist toward Italians.The movie's comedy fell completely flat and the entire production reveals such stereotypically sexist and patronizing attitudes toward women that I didn't know whether to throw up or toss the DVD into the waste basket.The only saving graces are the gorgeous cinematography of Italy, a warmly sympathetic performance from Gina Lollobrigida and the one dance scene with Rock Hudson and Lollobrigida which is about the only time Hudson comes across as anything other than unpleasant, self-satisfied, and stiff as a brick. Usually Hudson was appealing in these 1960s comedies, but this movie is a complete waste of time. Do yourself a favor & skip it!

The first impression is a romantic comedy melded to a slapstick comedy which starts out showing off Italy at its best and ends up showing Gina Lollabrigida in marvelous couture.Her tight ensemble cast features leads by Rock Hudson, Bobby Darrin and Sandra Dee supported by Walter Slezak, Joel Grey and Brenda de Banzie, star turns by all. The photography and editing are lush but the shortcomings of 1960's color filming blare with starker color contrasts than we are accustomed to today and less dimension in the panoramic views than we are accustomed to today. The screwball or slapstick sequences work well as do the romantic comedy sequences. What is jarring is most films try to be one or the other and this one alternates one with the other from moment to moment.