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As a way of an investment, Connie Scott, eagerly awaiting the return of her G.I. husband Jim from the war, buys an apartment building in Manhattan. All the money they had saved goes into the place, leaving them cash strapped until they begin getting any kind of operating profit form the rents they are charging their tenants. Jim and Connie, much in love, did not know into what they were getting. Things break and Jim is ill prepared to fix the problems.Connie rents an apartment to Charley Patterson, a man of a certain age, who charms Eadie Gaynor, one of the other tenants, an older woman with an unmarried daughter. Things liven up with the arrival of Bobbie Stevens back from a tour of duty with the army in Europe, who happened to be friendly with Jim. Connie does not care too much about Bobbie, whom she perceives as a flirt who might be after her husband, nothing further from the truth.For their anniversary, Jim takes Connie to a fancy club where they watch Charley romancing a smartly dressed woman. Connie becomes suspicious of her tenant's activities, feeling he might be using her friend Eadie. Jim, an aspiring novelist, suffers the rejection of his first book, but when Charley is finally caught for taking money from his lady conquests, takes him as the writer of his memoirs which becomes a best seller."Love Nest" a romantic comedy from Twenty Century Fox of 1951 is an entertaining look at that era. That Jim and Connie could buy a piece of Manhattan property for a song is in sharp contrast with today's prices. That era reflected a new kind of hope for America which had gone through a war and was now in the midst of prosperity. The newlyweds were part of that feeling as they build a viable piece of income as they started in their married life. As directed by Joseph Newman, the film is fast paced and fun to watch. The screenplay was written by I.A.L. Diamond, one of the best in the business who adapted the Scott Corbet's novel with great flair.June Haver made a wonderful and peppy Connie. William Lundigan appeared as Jim. Frank Fay is delightful as the man with charm enough to seduce women who did not mind to shower him with money and gifts. Marilyn Monroe played Bobbie Stevens. She was at the height of her beauty at the time. Jack Paar one of the early hosts of the talk show formula on television is at hand playing a lawyer interested in Bobbie's charms.

William Lundigan plays a veteran coming home from the service. He finds that his wife, June Haver, has bought a tenement--a dilapidated one. The place is a bit of a money pit and the young couple struggles to keep the place afloat. However, when they learn that the place is about to be condemned, they seem at the end of their ropes.In this apartment complex are many interesting characters and stories. The most interesting is Charley (Frank Fay)--an older man who seems to have made a career out of romancing women. And, since he's so charming, it's easy to see why women adore him. There's also Lundigan's old army buddy--played by Marilyn Monroe. The wife is NOT thrilled to see who her husband palled around with while in the army--and she's not excited to see her move in to the vacant apartment! It's interesting to see her being wooed by Jack Paar in one of his few roles before striking it big on "The Tonight Show" on television.Overall, the film is a light and fun film. While it's not especially deep, it is enjoyable throughout--with a cute script and nice acting.

A convivial 'feel-good ,optimistic' film.'Love Nest' makes you wish you could book-in to that brownstone building c.1951 for some immediate soul revival.Incongruously;the soundtrack contains humming acappella harmonising that confirms to you;it's 'a cinematic treat'.It's 1946:June Haver has invested every last dime in a New York apartment block,hubby William Lundigan returns to a mayhem of repair bills & squabbling tenants.Marilyn Monroe;his ex-army buddy infuriates his jealous wife & Frank Fay is a 'Gentleman Lothario con-man' operating from his apartment rooms.The incidental characters are impressionable.It's a recap of 'old style' values;whence one time.Utterly nostalgic.A DVD I can watch again & again.I can't decide if this is a 'June Haver' star vehicle or a 'Marilyn Monroe' star vehicle?.Hence:two for the price of one!.

This is one of those forced early-'50's sex comedies without the sex. Lundigan is contrived and insipid, and Marilyn Monroe is totally miscast as his old Army buddy, Bobby Stephens. Henry Kulky provides the movie's only truly interesting character. When he is on-screen, he is making a different-and-better movie than the rest of the players.