Should I Watch THE TENDER TRAP or HIGH SOCIETY?
I'm a relative newcomer to Frank Sinatra's movies: I'd only seen From Here to Eternity and High Society until recently. I still haven't seen any of his Rat Pack ouevre, or anything from his later career, it's mostly been mid-century musicals.
And I have to say that The Tender Trap is probably my favourite Frank Sinatra movie aside from High Society, and I noticed that these two films share some similarities, so today I've put together a handy guide on which one to watch!
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What's the plot of The Tender Trap?
"A swinging bachelor finds love when he meets a girl immune to his line."
What's the plot of High Society?
"With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him."
Who does Frank Sinatra play in The Tender Trap?
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Charlie, a talent agent in New York.
Who does Frank Sinatra play in High Society?
Who does Frank Sinatra play in High Society?
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Mike, a reporter for Spy magazine in Philadelphia.
Who's his love interest in The Tender Trap?
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Julie Gillis, a young ingenue who wants to make it on Broadway, but only on her own timeline: she's got strict plans to give it all up to become a wife and mother within the next four months.
Who's his love interest in High Society?
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Tracy Lord, a spoiled heiress about to marry her second husband in high society style when Frank Sinatra shows up to throw her life into a tailspin.
Does he have a signature song in The Tender Trap?
He does: the aptly named 'The Tender Trap'. It was nominated for an Oscar.
Does he have a signature song in High Society?
He does: the appropriately named 'You're Sensational.'
Is Celeste Holm involved somehow in The Tender Trap?
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She sure is! She's Sylvia, a violinist who appears on television and is in love with him.
Is Celeste Holm involved somehow in High Society?
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She sure is! She's Elizabeth, a photographer with Spy magazine and is in love with him.
Is there awkward dancing in The Tender Trap?
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Most definitely!
Is there awkward dancing in High Society?
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Most definitely!
Does The Tender Trap end with a wedding?
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It does!
Does High Society end with a wedding?
It does!
Does Frank Sinatra end up with the right woman in The Tender Trap?
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Yes!
Does Frank Sinatra end up with the right woman in High Society?
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Yes!
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So...which one will you watch? Which one do you prefer? Let me know in the comments!
Do we have to choose? Haha. I love both of these movies, but for me, High Society edges out Tender Trap. I think it's because Frank and Bing sing together!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy watching both though!
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