

An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.
Acting
Grant and Loren's chemistry is absurdly watchable.
Costume
Loren's wardrobe alone deserves its own billing.

Director
Melville Shavelson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Grant and Loren had a real affair during filming, which producer Grant allegedly tried to turn into marriage—she chose Carlo Ponti instead.
The houseboat itself became a minor celebrity; mid-century audiences were obsessed with compact living solutions.