Tacey and Harry King are a suburban couple with three sons and a serious need of a babysitter. Tacey puts an ad in the paper for a live-in babysitter, and the ad is answered by Lynn Belvedere. But when she arrives, she turns out to be a man. And not just any man, but a most eccentric, outrageously forthright genius with seemingly a million careers and experiences behind him.
A married couple's lives are turned upside down when a suave, opportunistic playwright enters their home, charming their children and causing marital strife. The playwright, an aspiring writer named King Westley, manages to insert himself into the family's affairs, much to the chagrin of the husband, Harry. As Westley's schemes unfold, the couple must navigate his manipulative tactics and their own relationship.
Sitting Pretty was a modest success, generally well-received by critics for its lighthearted comedy and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Clifton Webb. Audiences enjoyed the film's witty dialogue and the familiar comedic tropes it employed, though some found the plot somewhat predictable. It was considered a pleasant, escapist film for its time.
Google audience: Audience reviews from the era often highlighted the film's humor and the appeal of its stars, finding it to be an entertaining and diverting experience.
The character of Lynn Belvedere, played by Clifton Webb, was so popular that he later appeared in two sequels: 'Mr. Belvedere Goes to College' (1949) and 'Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell' (1951), though these films featured different directors and storylines.
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