Linbeymusol
Wonderful character development!
Smartorhypo
Highly Overrated But Still Good
Spoonatects
Am i the only one who thinks........Average?
Staci Frederick
Blistering performances.
wes-connors
In Manhattan's swanky Sutton Place, butler Dick Van Dyke (as Claude "Fitzwilly" Fitzwilliam) runs the brownstone owned by wealthy dowager Edith Evans (as Victoria "Miss Vicki" Woodworth). But the generous Ms. Evans hasn't a dime to her name. She doesn't know she's penniless, and Mr. Van Dyke robs from the rich to cover Evans' charitable contributions and keep her lifestyle accustomed. He thinks the shock of poverty would hasten the elderly woman's worldly exit. Into the situation walks beautiful graduate student Barbara Feldon (as Juliet Nowell), hired to help Evans write a dictionary...Fresh from Columbia University, Ms. Feldon proves to be too perceptive for the house. She smells a rat. But, when she's ready to squeal, Feldon finds herself falling in love...Credit the memorable TV series portrayals of Van Dyke in his "Dick Van Dyke Show" and Feldon in "Get Smart" for making their relationship in "Fitzwilly" look like adultery. The characters they play here are also a bore, when compared to "Rob Petrie" and "Agent 99" as partnered with Mary Tyler Moore and Don Adams.. Led by instantly likable TV treasure John McGiver (as Albert) - playing a defrocked reverend needing salvation - the supporting cast is terrific. The attempt to rob Gimbals department store on Christmas Eve, is engaging, but the bulk of the film needed to add more physical comedy.***** Fitzwilly (12/20/67) Delbert Mann ~ Dick Van Dyke, Barbara Feldon, Edith Evans, John McGiver
mcrone
It was great to see Fitzwilly again last nite on cable. I saw the movie when it came out and liked it, yet it received no accolades or attention whatsoever. I remember being pleasantly surprised by the movie and the performances of Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Feldon. They had been regarded by me as lightweights who would forever appear in silly kids' shows or dumb sitcoms. Wrong on both counts for both actors. Fitzwilly also is interesting for the all-star lineup of the best character actors of that day in every supporting role from top to bottom. I hope this movie will continue to be shown, even if it is limited to the Christmas tie-in. Possibly because of the "career change" aspect of the lead actors, I thought this movie was an early Disney venture away from kiddie entertainment. If any commenters have info on that I hope they will respond.
MaryaRud
It was Miss Vicky's Father who died not husband It is a very good Movie not seen enough on tv. It is one of my favorite movies with a great cast of supporting actors
Lady Jasmine
Fitzwilly without a doubt is one of the BEST Dick Van Dyke movies ever made. It is sleek, elegant and has a sophisticated brand of comedy that has become an almost extinct breed. The story moves along at a fast clip, with just enough suspense that you wonder what will happen next at the same time you are laughing hysterically and a touching romance to boot! Although kids could watch this movie and get some laughs out of the few sight gags, it's unlikely that many would understand the more subtle dry humour that reigns throughout; still this is a movie that can be watched and enjoyed by the whole family! I am eagerly looking for a DVD release!
