Wonderful character development!

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Professor Henry Barnes (Edmund Gwenn) is writing his final book. His life offers nothing else that warrants living. The curmudgeon is counting down his last days when he meets Peggy Taylor (Jeanne Crain), an exuberant, positive-thinking young wife, pregnant with her first child. She mystifies the professor with her younger generation jive, but he is intrigued despite himself. Before he knows it, their lives are intertwined.Peggy's husband, Jason (William Holden), is a student under the G.I. Bill--dedicated to his goal of becoming a teacher, though there are shorter paths to better money.The professor's life is anchored in the past, with his nostalgia and memories of his deceased wife. In contrast, Peggy's life is focused on the future, with dreams for her first child and her husband's career. Though the professor's field of study is philosophy, he finds that Peggy is a natural philosopher, focusing on the virtues of tolerance and kindness.The story, adapted from a novel, is well written. The film packs a lot of ideas into its running time. It's celebration of teaching and learning reminds me of "Born Yesterday", which Holden appears in two years later.The film has a horrible (and boring) title, but "Apartment for Peggy" might remind some viewers of "It's a Wonderful Life", with its affirmation of life and the value of good deeds.One year before this film, another Christmas classic, "Miracle on 34th Street", also starred Edmund Gwenn. George Seaton, the director of this film, wrote both films.

If one likes old fashioned warm and fuzzy stories look no further than "Apartment for Peggy" from that magical post WWII (1948) time where Hollywood, for a tear in time, delivered such fare with aplomb.The great character actor Edmund Gwenn brings to life crusty professor Henry Barnes delightfully regaling the viewer here. Gwenn, in his twilight, has suddenly become iconic as the previous year he became the consummate Santa Claus (Kriss Kringle) in what was destined to become the perennial favorite Miracle on 34th Street. Fresh from winning an Academy Award his talents shine. That would be quite enough, but there's much more "gold". That would be actress Jeanne Crain as the young pregnant bride Peggy Taylor. She's the perfect actress for Gwenn to "bounce off" of…A worthy co-star full-on in her unique presence. Crain's Jeanne not only shares Gwenn's superlative performance, but almost eclipses it. Crain is a force of nature supporting her husband, Jason played by a young William Holden,as a budding student, and hopeful professor. as well as resurrecting Gwenn's Henry Crain. She forces him to understand folding up and quitting isn't an option as Crain is openly considering exiting this world. Not actually knowing his suicide plan she senses he has failed to embrace his final chapter in the proper way. It's a game-changer for Henry Barnes who discovers renewed purpose, even enjoying his new role as a support structure for the young couple as well as a teacher to another generation of needy brides supporting their husband's academic pursuits. What could be maudlin becomes heartwarming and redeeming even with another sad turn late in the story.So, in spite the heavy themes presented lightly here this movie rewards the viewer by not striking one over the head, but by pure entertainment. Life's meaning as brought forth by serving, and loving, each other, even through sacrifice. This is the joy of living and Apartment for Peggy delivers it warmly.

George Seaton's "Apartment for Peggy" was a surprise that was shown on cable recently. This 1948 film is a wonderful reminder of how Hollywood used to make comedy by taking amazing talent out of a pool of superb cinema actors. The film is based on a Faith Baldwin novel, which the director adapted for the screen."Apartment for Peggy" tackles the problem the housing shortage right after WWII. We are taken to a college town where some students are feeling the pinch and must adapt to whatever they could get from meager accommodations. It's this way how Peggy, a young pregnant wife of a student at the university, comes upon an attic apartment that Prof. Henry Barnes didn't even remember he had. Prof. Barnes wants to commit suicide, so Peggy, and her husband Jason, are in his way to accomplish the task. Prof. Barnes feels old and left out, when in reality, he has so much to give, not only to his newly found tenants, but to the community where he lives as well.Delightful performances by the cast was what George Seaton got from everyone. Edmund Gwenn makes an impression as Prof. Barnes. Mr. Gwenn was a man that went to enhance all the films in which he appeared. Jeanne Crain is the Peggy of the title; a beautiful woman in the prime of her youth. It was obvious the camera adored her. William Holden made a likable Jason. Gene Lockhart is excellent, as always, but we didn't expect anything short of greatness out of him, or the rest of the cast."Apartment for Peggy" will delight anyone looking for a good time watching this film.

Wonderful movie set in the post-World War II period. Prof. Henry Barnes (Edmund Gwenn) is a widowed professor living in a large faculty house, and wishing death would end his lonely existence. Peggy is the bride of a WWII veteran, one of many attending college under the GI Bill. Post-war housing is at a premium,, especially for struggling Vets, but someone remembers that Prof. Barnes had an extra room, and sends Peggy to see if she can rent it. The Prof. Barnes' protests are overwhelmed by Peggy's determination to make a real home for her husband, and soon the professor has a family of sorts. Great period piece, with many warm characters. Strong performances by Gwenn and Crain. Also serves as an excellent illustration of "The Greatest Generation" right after they came home and began settling back into society.Another wonderful movie that should have been made into a video and DVD long ago.