The greatest movie ever made..!

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

When this film begins, you see Margie (Jeanne Crain) with her teenage daughter. She begins to reminisce and soon the film jumps back to 1928 when Margie was in high school. While bright and capable, Margie is a bit of a klutz. She's also smitten with her next-door neighbor's boyfriend, Johnny (Conrad Janis of all people!), but I agree with Margie's grandma...he's a bit of an idiot. She's also smitten with her French teacher, Mr. Fontayne (Glenn Langan) and folks all around Margie seem to be encouraging this! Think about it....a girl of perhaps 16 or 17 being encouraged by her friends, family and even faculty to date the French Teacher!! Things really, really have changed as today schools would fire any teacher who began making overtures towards one of their students...and yet in this film it's quite acceptable and even normal. Additionally, Roy (Alan Young) is quite smitten by her. So who will the lucky guy be?All in all, this slice of life film is expertly done...but also creepy as can be! They also WAY overdid the bloomers bit! Changing times and changing standards make this one a difficult film to love, though everyone associated with the picture did a very nice job with this one.

Nostalgic look back into the 1920s with Jeannie Crain thinking back while in the attic with her daughter 20 years later.Everyone has their eyes on the handsome new French teacher at the local high school. Glenn Langan plays the teacher, and Lynn Bari, always the schemer in the movies plays the spinster librarian out to nab him. Problem is that the script gave Miss Bari no opportunities for scheming and plotting. The devil was taken out of her.We see what the 20s was known for- parties, the Charleston, those fur coats and everyone enjoying themselves.Esther Dale does an awfully good job in the role of the liberated grandmother. However, I envisioned Ethel Barrymore for the part.Throughout the movie, you wonder who Crain eventually married and you can't wait until her husband walks up the stairs. Yes, I was still surprised, but love conquers all!

I saw this movie for the first time in 1987 on a cable channel. I love this classic because it has great actors such as Jeanne Crain. It is a coming of age story that deals with the same things that teens encounter today such as popularity in high school, morals, sense of humor, crushes, different family structures and modesty. I think this film was entertaining in every aspect.My children watched it when they were five. Now they are 15 and still adore watching the embarrassing and funny things this young teenage girl experiences. This movie is for young and old alike. There is also no worrying about foul language or obscene scenes. I only wish that the movie would be released on a DVD. My video tape is about to wear away from all the playing!

Margie is my favorite movie of all time. It appeals to all ages. I have shown it to my mom, daughter, nieces, etc. and they all enjoyed it equally! They should definitely put this movie on video! Don't miss it if it comes on TV in your area.