That Certain Feeling

Struggling cartoonist Francis X. Dignan (Bob Hope) is three times unlucky in marriage. His ex-wife Dunreath Henry (Eva Marie Saint) is secretary to successful cartoonist Larry Larkin (George Sanders) and soon to be his wife. Larry's cartoon is losing popularity and pulled from some newspapers. Dunreath suggests getting Dignan to help bring Larry's strip back to life.

I really like the story or at least the idea of the premise. I like the relationship with the kid. This could work, but one thing keeps bothering me. Bob Hope is too old. In real life, he is 21 years older than Eva. This is more problematic than the standard Hollywood two decades difference. It doesn't make sense for the story. They are supposed to be old friends from their home town. She has a childhood crush on him. He probably left town when he was twenty. If the ages hold, she would be just born when he left town. The characters need to be ten years different at the very most. Five would be better. In fact, Bob is older than George Sanders in real life. Larry should be much older than Francis and that's why he's out of touch. Bob is simply too old for this role.