He could be smooth, classy, and debonair, dressed to the nines with a look and a line to both mesmerize and hold at bay any female around; yet, his cool exterior could also spontaneously evaporate, leaving behind a tumbling, bumbling bespeckled paleontologist or a brash, energetic newspaper editor with a lightning-fast wit and an unshakable deadpan. In the history of movies, only Cary Grant has managed to combine charm, chaos, charisma and gothic good looks into such an unique and universally appealing screen personality. From screwball comedies to romantic dramas to suspense thrillers, he created characters who were simultaneously singular and familiar. One of Grant's best film was An Affair To Remember; the magnificent chemistry between him and co-star Deborah Kerr has made this film one of the greatest love stories ever told on the silver screen.
As V-Day approaches us, instead of hoping for flowers and chocolates indulge yourself into something that is sure to deliver. Some of Grant's other incredible films to put on your list of must see: Charade, That Touch Of Mink, Operation Petticoat, North By Northwest, Notorious, Arsenic And Old Lace, Holiday, The Philadelphia Story, His Girl Friday, Bringing Up Baby. Now, here's a little eye candy for you to enjoy, one of the best scenes from An Affair To Remember.
