A Touch of Class
First screened in June 2000 / Most recently screened in May 2010
Director: Melvin Frank. Cast: George Segal, Glenda Jackson, Paul Sorvino, K Callan, Cec Linder, Michael Elwyn. Screenplay: Melvin Frank and Jack Rose (based on the story "She Loves Me, She Told Me So Last Night" by Marvin Frank).

 Twitter Capsule: Segal's geniality and Jackson's stern charisma are the only real assets; even they are put to unflattering tests.

VOR: ②  Appealing as the leads are, the inexplicable ardor shown this film at Oscar time is the only thing propping up its legacy.


Photo © 1973 Avco Embassy Pictures

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: C+

(in June 2000: B–)

Academy Award Nominations and Winners:
Best Picture
★Best Actress: Glenda Jackson
Best Original Screenplay: Melvin Frank & Jack Rose
Best Original Score: John Cameron
Best Original Song: "All That Love Went to Waste"

Golden Globe Nominations and Winners:
Best Picture (Musical/Comedy)
★Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Glenda Jackson
★Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): George Segal
Best Screenplay: Melvin Frank & Jack Rose
Best Original Song: "All That Love Went to Waste"

Other Awards:
Writers Guild of America: Best Original Screenplay (Comedy)
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