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Sitting Pretty: Directed by Walter Lang. With Robert Young, Maureen O'Hara, Clifton Webb, Richard Haydn. A family that hires a live-in babysitter is surprised when he turns out to be a man who's a quirky genius.
- (2.6K)
- Walter Lang
- Approved
- Comedy, Family
Sitting Pretty is a 1948 American comedy film directed by Walter Lang from a screenplay by F. Hugh Herbert, adapted from the novel Belvedere by Gwen Davenport. The film stars Robert Young, Maureen O'Hara, and Clifton Webb, about a family who hires the mysterious Lynn Belvedere to babysit their rowdy children.
- $1.3 million
- Alfred Newman
- March 10, 1948, (New York premiere)
- Samuel G. Engel
Oct 30, 2023 · Sitting pretty is a colloquial expression in English that means being in a comfortable, advantageous, or worry-free position. It often refers to financial security, comfort and ease, or a state of relaxation. The phrase has been widely used in various contexts and has a vague origin. See examples, synonyms, and related expressions.
A couple hires a male nanny (Webb) to look after their three sons, but he turns out to be a snobbish and eccentric genius. The film is a classic example of the screwball comedy genre and features a memorable performance by Webb.
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- Walter Lang
- Comedy
- Robert Young
Sitting Pretty is a 1948 American comedy film directed by Walter Lang from a screenplay by F. Hugh Herbert, adapted from the novel Belvedere by Gwen Davenport. The film stars Robert Young, Maureen O'Hara, and Clifton Webb, about a family who hires the mysterious Lynn Belvedere to babysit their rowdy children.
