The Voice of the Turtle

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Trailer—The Voice of the Turtle

Unlike other reviewers here I'll start out by saying that I love Ronald Reagan, and I voted for Ronald Reagan in 1984. Prior to his presidency I was a democrat. Since several reviewers had to clarify, needlessly, that they were democrats or didn't support RR I decided to start the review by stating that I did! Secondly, the time period wasn't ambiguous or around 1947 as another reviewer wrote. The film starts out by saying it was Christmas of 1944. Then later in the film it's Spring, of 1945. I adore this movie. Eleanor Parker was adorable (yes, her hair was too stiff and somewhat silly looking), Ronald Reagan was charming and wonderful, and Eve Arden, as always, was a hoot. I generally don't enjoy many films about "the theatre" as they are often too full of inside jokes or annoying, hammy characters. The Voice of the Turtle was the exception. It was delightful from beginning to end and I love the soundtrack. 10 stars!

This is one of the best of the WW II Homefront movies. It embraces all the classic 1940's values in a very cute and modest way. Sally played by Eleanor Parker has been burnt badly in the Love department and has sworn off it for the duration. She agrees to keep Bill [played by Ronald Reagan] company mainly out of a sense of duty. He's a soldier you know. Cupid is hard at work though and the inevitable happens. Her sweet, attentive nature coupled with her innocent beauty is something that any man would succumb to even in 1944. Best thing is that she always keeps her seams straight. In this day and age she would literally be worth her weight in gold. This film could be called corny & sappy but it could also be called wonderful. Every hopeless Romantic should give this one a viewing, you won't be disappointed !!

Why are some of the best movies so totally ignored? This is one of those rare films where the studio system produced one of its gems among the dross - it is charming, and gives the great Eve Arden some wickedly funny lines.

Of all her wonderful works, this one is Ms Parker's very best. I've discovered this wonderfully gifted actress with the past six months and became to enchanted by her charm and range of acting that I already have 18 of her movies and am constantly on lookout for more because this lady never disappoints.

John Van Druten opens up his play in brilliant fashion for the screen by introducing a number of interesting characters. The film is romantic comedy at its best and it is shameful that this charming movie is not on tape or DVD and is not better known. Ronald Reagan is at his affable best and Eve Arden excels as always; the supporting cast includes Wayne Morris (in real life a true war hero), Kent Smith and John Emory. The real delight, however, is the performance of Eleanor Parker. To put it simply, she is completely captivating! Doug McClelland, in his book ELEANOR PARKER:WOMAN OF A THOUSAND FACES, is right on target when he comments on her versatility and her dazzling range as an actress of unsurpassed gifts. VOICE OF THE TURTLE is a complete delight no matter how many times it is viewed.

A charming WWII romantic comedy with a likable cast and some witty lines by the great Eve Arden. A "feel-good" movie about taking a second chance on love, and one of Ronald Reagan's best performances. If you enjoy all those Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan movies, you'll love "The Voice of the Turtle."

This is a brilliant film. For those who don't like old films let me say this could be set any time even today and be as relevant. Right from the very first time I saw the very first scene in the restaurant I was hooked, as I momentarily thought maybe this has been made recently and they've made it look old by turning it to black and white. That's how much I thought the dialogue was so modern. Okay they didn't go all out with the sexual language but was still very forward for the times. All together it comes together very well without being too Schmaltzy and unrealistic as romcoms were especially back then and sometimes even more so now. Even though I've never been a fan of Ronald Reagan both theatrically and politically he is fine in this as is the star and especially Eve Arden who's always brilliant. Do yourself a favour and watch if you can find it.

I find The Voice of the Turtle (One For the Book) to be one of the most endearing movies of all time, perhaps even more so than The Petrified Forest with young Bette Davis. Despite its colorless and unimaginative title, I find it most exhilarating for at least two reasons: 1. Eleanor Parker's charmingly seductive role constantly reminds one of a playful kitten forever running around after a ball of wool. 2. The excellent humorous scenes and dialogues continue unabated throughout the movie to the very end. I shall never get tired of watching this movie again and again.