Best Romance Films of 1961
Breakfast at Tiffany's
In an idealized New ... several Academy awards, winning Best Score for Henry Mancini and Best Song for Johnny Mercer's classic tune "Moon River". [ best romance films - 1961 ]
Lover Come Back
Although not as well ... (Jack Kruschen). VIP's extreme effects lead to a one-night stand between bitter rivals Jerry and Carol, with unexpected consequences. [ best romance films - 1961 ]
The Grass Is Greener
A rousing chorus of ... Simmons) into service. The Grass Is Greener was adapted by Hugh and Margaret Williams from their own stage play. [ best romance films - 1961 ]
Come September
Rock Hudson stars in ... marrying another man. Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin (in his first screen role) play young guests of the villa. [ best romance films - 1961 ]
Fanny
Fanny was adapted from ... Joshua Logan saved himself plenty of embarrassment when he agreed not to release this film as Joshua Logan's Fanny. [ best romance films - 1961 ]
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
Vivien Leigh plays Karen ... represents the only feature-film directorial effort of experimental-theatre maven Jose Quintero; his assistant was future Bullitt helmer Peter Yates. [ best romance films - 1961 ]
Babes in Toyland
This second film adaptation ... continued meddlings of Barnaby. Keep an eye peeled for 11-year-old Ann Jillian, making her screen debut as Bo Peep. [ best romance films - 1961 ]
Blue Hawaii
One of Elvis Presley's ... the film are the title number (originally written in 1937 for Bing Crosby) and "Can't Help Falling in Love." [ best romance films - 1961 ]
Scarlet Sails
This "prince charming" tale ... enough, he decides the only way to win her heart is to unfurl red sails and head into port. [ best romance films - 1961 ]
The Amphibian Man
This immensely popular science ... in the brilliantly produced Russian version of Hamlet. She continues to be one of Russia's most respected theater actresses. [ best romance films - 1961 ]
Flower Drum Song
The only Rodgers and ... while no classic along the lines of King and I or Sound of Music, it deserves a second look. [ best romance films - 1961 ]
Lola
Jacques Demy's auspicious debut ... makes a reference to his unrequited love towards Lola when he reappears in Demy's The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964). [ best romance films - 1961 ]
