Along with Chitty, this was just about my favorite movie when I was about six or seven. Hadn't seen it in a while (and never in widescreen) so I finally got the DVD. Grayson watched most of it with me, and seemed to like it (especially the ending). The music is more tinny than I recalled (but still a highlight) and John Wayne's character is more b oorish than I remembered, which makes sense, actually. The lavish lifestyle of the characters is fun to watch (this was long before Dallas and Dynasty came along) and careful watchers will notice that there's a scene in the neighborhood on Universal's back lot that is currently the houses on Desperate Housewives. I'd also forgotten how much Katharine Ross looked like Jackie Kennedy. I was not, however, surprised at Vera Miles - I've always liked her, and she's a pleasure to watch here, cold or hot.
Overall, a really solid movie - good acting, good music, and good action. Definitely a keeper.