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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: Turner Home Ent
Salesrank: 32535
Released: February 5, 2002 |
| Our Price: $10.57 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Romantic comedy about a marriage between two successful career achievers. She's a designer he's a sports journalist. But after the honeymoon wears off dear husband grows jealous of his wife's successes. Film won an Oscar for Best Story and Screenplay.Running Time: 118 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY UPC: 012569545328
Description of Designing Woman:
Anyone who thinks that Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus is a cutting-edge idea will be surprised by Designing Woman, a 1957 comedy starring Gregory Peck as a sports writer who falls madly in love with fashion designer Lauren Bacall. The twofold plot springs from a combination of Bacall's jealous efforts to learn the identity of Peck's previous lover and Peck's reckless exposé of a gangster who rigs boxing matches--but the movie's real enjoyment comes from its depiction of the athletic and arts worlds, each spun as a reflection of the male and female mind, respectively. While Peck and Bacall aren't noted for their comic chops, they acquit themselves respectably; Bacall has the more flamboyant role, but Peck draws low-key humor from his character's smug and blinkered perceptions. Designing Woman is directed by Vincente Minnelli (who also directed Meet Me in St. Louis, An American in Paris, and Gigi), so it's not surprising that the movie flares most to life during a few musical sequences--sneaked into the plot because Bacall has been commissioned to design a Broadway show, whose star just happens to be Peck's former paramour--culminating in a back-alley fight staged as a brawling ballet. --Bret Fetzer
Designing Woman Reviews:
Charming comedy 
2009-09-30 - Witty, Vincente Minnelli-directed comedy with Gregory Peck, Lauren Bacall and the underrated Dolores Gray.
Peck is a sports writer for a New York City paper, and Bacall is a fashion designer. A whirlwind romance leads to marriage, and the movies explores the contrast between his poker playing, boxing fan pals and her artsy set in amusing ways.
While the picture makes some of the sexist assumptions you would expect in a 1957 film, it's worth pointing out that the couple moves into her apartment, not his, and that she doesn't give up her friends or her way of life for his benefit.
Also includes a prefab interview with MGM costume designer Helen Rose and the trailer.
See it for the clothes and the sets 
2009-02-26 - I tend to agree with the customer review titled "Woefully Dated." This film may have been "hilarious" back in the 1950s, but it hasn't stood the test of time. And the inclusion of the brain damaged ex-fighter was enough for me to not like the story. I would say that if you are not of this time then you might not appreciate 50s comedy and you won't be laughing. However, if you are interested in late 50's fashion, this film is a must have. The clothes and the sets are outstanding. I'm giving this film three stars for its value as cultural artificat.
Designing Woman 
2007-10-18 - Designing Woman is a romantic comedy starring Lauren Bacall and Gregory Peck. After their marriage is the moment the excitement begins /getting to know one another. It is fun to watch Mr. Peck's character explaining his marriage to his former girlfriend, Dolores Gray. How true to life is the uniting of "Miss" Bacall's and Ms. Gray's characters. I enjoyed counting the wardrobe changes made by "Miss" Bacall. She proved herself to be the consummate actress as she made this movie during the time her husband, Humprey Bogart, was sick. I am a collector of classic movies. Since I own on VHS and/or DVD all the movies "Miss Bacall and Mr. Bogart made together, I had to have this one also. I encourage you to purchase this movie for your collection. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
Watch it for Dolores Gray & Jack Cole!
2002-09-16 - This movie might have been tangier with Hepburn & Tracy, but it has some nice moments. Minelli was a stylish director & it shows here. But the real treat for those of us who remember the great 50s musicals of Hollywood & Broadway was the presence of Dolores Gray and Jack Cole, sadly quite limited here. Ms. Gray in this film and in It's Always Fair Weather & Kismet could blow the roof off with her magnificent voice and presence. Jack Cole was one of the great dancers and choreographers of that era - a major influence on many choreographers who followed. This film is a special gem for preserving some fine examples of work by these two great performers.
The Original Sex and the City
2002-06-28 - In this film, Lauren Bacall hilariously portrays the quintessential high-society, high-fashion New Yorker. While on a trip to Beverly Hills, she meets and spontaneously marries the wonderful Gregory Peck - an unassuming sports writer who has no idea exactly what he's married into. Upon their return to New York, Peck's character discovers he's married the darling of New York society as his wife is a renowned designer (think Edith Head or Helen Rose). What ensues is hilarious encounters between her society coterie and his down-home group of blue-collar writers, setting up perfectly for the witty repartee between Bacall and Peck that defines the movie. The film culminates in a fashion show-boxing rumble, once again intersecting the seemingly divergent lives of Bacall and Peck.
"Designing Woman" is a wonderful movie that gives ample opportunity for the magnificent Gregory Peck to show off his comedic skills, however subtly. I saw this film after "Roman Holiday" and it cemented my image of Peck as a dashing and charming leading man who brings out the comedic best in his leading ladies. The chemistry between Bacall and Peck is evident throughout the movie and is a testament to the adage "Opposites do attract."
This is a complete, well-told story with a solid set of supporting characters. This movie is for all those people looking for that rare superb romantic comedy. The delightful depiction of New York society makes us nostalgic for the days before the Hilton sisters.
