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After a faked suicide, Paul hides out in the upstairs rooms of (played by the iconic Ethel Merman) to keep painting in secret. Meanwhile, Casey manages the "legacy," selling paintings for a fortune while Paul watches his own fame grow from the shadows. Of course, things get complicated when love interests—played by Elke Sommer and Angie Dickinson —enter the mix, leading to a trial where Casey is actually accused of murdering his "dead" best friend. Why It Still Works Today Bei Madame Coco (1965).mp4
Before Norman Jewison directed classics like In the Heat of the Night or Moonstruck , he was honing his craft with these high-energy ensemble comedies. Fans & Critics Speak While it's occasionally available on streaming, you can
If you’ve recently come across a digital copy of (also known as The Art of Love ), you’ve stumbled upon a hidden gem of mid-60s comedy. Directed by the legendary Norman Jewison , this film is a colorful, chaotic, and surprisingly witty look at the art world, fame, and "faking it until you make it." The Plot: A Dead Artist is a Rich Artist Directed by the legendary Norman Jewison , this
The story follows Paul Sloane (), a struggling American painter in Paris who can’t sell a single canvas. His best friend, Casey Barnett ( James Garner ), comes up with a wild, unethical, and hilarious scheme: if Paul "dies," his work will become valuable.
It’s rare to see Dick Van Dyke and James Garner sharing the screen. Van Dyke brings his signature slapstick energy, while Garner plays the charmingly "untrustworthy" best friend perfectly.
Shot in stunning Technicolor, the film captures a stylized, romanticized version of 1960s Paris. The fashion (especially for Sommer and Dickinson) is a total time capsule.