"New York On Sunday / Big City Taking A Nap"
The theme song of SUNDAY IN NEW YORK, co-written by Peter Nero and sung by Mel Torme, may be better remembered than the 1963 film it is from. The film is now finally available on DVD through the Warner Archive.
Based on a Broadway play by Norman Krasna (WHITE CHRISTMAS, MR AND MRS SMITH, IT'S A DATE, BACHELOR MOTHER) who also adapted it for the screen, SUNDAY IN NEW YORK was directed by Peter Tewksbury, who, other than a couple Elvis movies, worked mainly in TV, directing episodes of FATHER KNOWS BEST and MY THREE SONS.
Jane Fonda, in one of her first starring roles, plays Eileen. She visits New York City one Sunday to get romantic advice from her brother, pilot Adam (Cliff Robertson). Eileen is being pressured by her boyfriend (Robert Culp) to sleep with him. Only, she doesn't know if she should wait for marriage.
Adam tells her that she is doing the right thing by waiting, even though his plans for that Sunday were to get some alone time with his girlfriend.
While out in the city, Eileen meets Mike (Rod Taylor). The two see the sights, including a couple of great sequences in Central Park (look for an uncredited Jim Hutton) and Rockefeller Center.
Then, a rainstorm hits. This, along with a surprise visit from Eileen's boyfriend, create all sorts of complications.
While the film displays its stage origins, and its subject matter may be a bit dated, this is still a very entertaining film. The entire cast is quite good, especially the largely forgotten Rod Taylor. Jim Backus also appears as the head of Robertson's airline.
As with all titles released through the Warner Archive, the only extra on the film is a trailer. The transfer looks very nice, with bright colors.
SUNDAYS IN NEW YORK is available now through the Warner Archive.
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