C'est moi le papa

I enjoyed this movie. Robert Young played the role much like what he'd do later in "Father Knows Best" if I remember correctly. There was some delightful humor in the movie. I only saw it in 1966 though. Is the movie lost? I don't know too many Robert Young movies that are available on VHS besides "Secret Agent" from the 30s.

Those fondly familiar with Barbara Hale mostly from her role as Della Street in the "Perry Mason" TV series should surely enjoy her in this light comedy as divorcée Jacqueline Walsh, one of the all-too-few leading roles from her movie heyday.

Here, she plays a woman who leaves her husband (Robert Young) for his presumed infidelity, and proceeds headlong toward a rapid rebound marriage to some rich guy (Robert Hutton) after a hasty Reno divorce. When she finds herself fainting on the way to the altar, attributed soon thereafter to pregnancy by her ex, custody complications ensue and provide fodder for "who's going to be the father next year."

All parts are well-played, but Young shines here in a sympathetic role, wanting nothing more than to re-assume his rightful place as husband (and father). "Other man" Hutton is fine, too, but his signature role for me will always be that of Cpl. Ed 'Slim' Green, the star-struck soldier in "Hollywood Canteen". The "other woman", to round things out, is played by Janis Carter (not to be confused with Janis Paige, who also appeared in "Canteen").

Lou Breslow's script offers sufficient twists and turns in romantic connections to justify the comedic wonderment, including a play on the title later in the proceedings, and one in the closing dialog if one is alert enough to catch it.

Goodness, this movie is silly. With every joke in the book you can think of that would make Will Hays chuckle with pride, this is the precursor to every 1950s comedy where premarital sex is the greatest sin.

Barbara Hale, after a recent divorce from Robert Young, is about to marry Robert Hutton. She faints while walking down the aisle and the doctor discovers she's pregnant. And, since no respectable engaged couple would ever get into that kind of trouble, everyone knows it's Robert Young's baby. All of a sudden, Bob is back in her life, and they're dealing with custody battles and legal contracts. And, since Hollywood was, and still is one would argue, very moralistic, the majority of the plot might involve the divorced soon-to-be parents falling back in love.

Seriously, folks, this one is very silly. It will make you groan and roll your eyes during ridiculous car chases, wide-eyed gasps when bystanders hear an argument over which man is the father, and supposedly funny plot points like Robert Young going on an all-night quest for pickled leche nuts for Barbara's pregnant cravings.

Loved This Movie!! This Man Takes Responsibility For HIS child even after he has Divorced the mother. And while he does enlist the help of children Belonging to other people he doesn't let ANYTHING stop him from being a "Father" to his child!!! Kudos!!!! Barbara Hale Plays a great character too. I never remember her in any shows or her being this young. There need to be more films from this age of film and television made available. Simple story lines, great acting and interesting themes of this era are much better than the violence and nudity and sexual show made today. I look forward to many, many more quality television shows and movies like these in the future!!!