The Opposite Sex (1956) & The Women (1939) June Allyson, Joan Collins, Clare Booth Luce

Book Vs. Movie: The Opposite Sex
The 1936 Play V. the 1939 Film Vs. the 1956 Musical

"The Opposite Sex" is a musical comedy film released in 1956. It is a remake of the 1939 film "The Women, " directed by David Miller, based on the play of the same name by Clare Boothe Luce. The story revolves around several women's romantic and social lives, with a particular focus on Kay Hilliard (played by June Allyson). Kay discovers her husband's infidelity and must deal with the consequences within her social circle. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of high society. Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations?

In this ep, the Margos discuss:

• The original play and 1939 film 
• The differences between the 1939 film and the musical adaptation
• The cast of the 1956 film includes June Allyson (Kay Hilliard,) Joan Collins (Crystal Allen,) Dolores Gray (Sylvia Fowler,) Ann Sheridan (Amanda Penrose,) Ann Miller (Gloria Dell,) Leslie Neilsen (Steven Hilliard,) Jeff Richards (Buck Winston,)  Agnes Moorehead (Countess Lavaliere,) Charlotte Greenwood (Lucy,) Joan Blondell (Edith Potter,) Sam Levene (Mike Pearl,) and Dick Shawn as a singer. 

• Kitchen Chaos
• The Opposite Sex (1956 trailer)
• “The Opposite Sex Slap”
• “A Perfect Love”
• Title Sequence
• Music by Nicholas Brodsky, Sammy Cahn, Ralph Freed, George Stoll, and Robert Van Eps.