Comedy
United States of America
My Six Loves is a heartwarming comedy-drama film that was released in 1963. The movie begins with a famous and self-centered actress named Janice Courtney (played by Debbie Reynolds) returning to her country property after wrapping up a film shoot. To her surprise, she discovers six runaway children hiding in her barn. Janice initially tries to have them removed, but after realizing they have nowhere else to go, she decides to take them in and care for them.
As the story progresses, Janice struggles to juggle her career and newfound role as a guardian to the children. Her agent and estranged husband, Murray (played by Cliff Robertson), is unsupportive of her decision to take in the children and pressures her to return to work. Janice also faces challenges when trying to enroll the kids in school and keep them out of trouble.
The six children are all unique and lovable characters. There's Flora (played by Mary McCarty), the oldest and most responsible of the group, and little Mako (played by Nita Talbot), who has a crush on Murray. The other four children are played by David Janssen, Joey Faye, Joe Besser, and Jerry Lewis (who also directed the film).
As Janice spends more time with the children, she begins to grow attached to them and starts to see beyond her own ambitions. The movie ends with Janice making a difficult decision that puts the children's well-being first.
Overall, My Six Loves is a heartwarming comedy-drama that explores themes of family, responsibility, and selflessness. Debbie Reynolds delivers a fantastic performance as Janice Courtney, and the six children are all adorable and memorable characters. The film is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys wholesome family films with a lot of heart.
