Teacher's Pet

A good enjoyable movie Clark Gable & Doris Day at their best, but I do have a complaint I just wish Amazon would package their movies Blu-ray/DVD etc in cardboard or some sort of bubble wrap to protect it. My movie was delivered half way around the world from USA to UK in just a paper bag the jewel case was split and cracked and the paper sleeve was torn fortunately the disc was undamaged PLEASE AMAZON USE MORE PROTECTIVE PACKAGING!

"Teacher's Pet" is a deliciously funny look at journalism, and the clash between 'formal' education vs. practical experience, with higher learning championed by Doris Day, and the 'School of Hard Knocks' represented by the 'King', himself, Clark Gable. Despite an obvious age difference (Gable, at 57, was showing all of his years), the chemistry between the stars is electric, and with Oscar-nominated Gig Young providing terrific comic support as Gable's brilliant yet down-to-earth competition for Day, the film manages to be both witty and wise.With over a quarter century of playing newspapermen, the role of hard-boiled City Editor Jim Gannon fit Clark Gable like an old shoe. No-nonsense, pragmatic, and a workaholic, Gannon was the classic 'school drop-out' who learned the newspaper business from the ground up, and held college in contempt. While Gannon was obviously a dinosaur, even by 1950s' standards, Gable appears to be having a ball as the cigarette-smoking, plain-spoken, 'blue-collar' hero.Despite the constant "Will she or Won't she?" sexual undercurrent of so many of her best comedies of the fifties and early sixties, Doris Day was also a feminist during the era, with her characters self-sufficient, and often holding down important positions based on merit. As Erica Stone, an ex-reporter who returns to college to teach journalism, her demeanor is professional and her knowledge unimpeachable, making her the perfect foil for Gannon.While the descriptions of Gannon and Stone sound like formula characters for Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn (not surprisingly, as the script was penned by longtime friends Fay and Michael Kanin), the Gable/Day teaming provides a sexual tension that, by the late 1950s, would have been far less apparent had Tracy and Hepburn taken the roles. Even at the twilight of his career, Gable was so totally 'male' that he raised the bar of any actress opposite him, with Day's signature 'perkiness' transformed, here, into sexual potential in a tight skirt (watch her tease Gable, swaying her hips to "The Girl Who Invented Rock and Roll"; Day has never been sexier!)While the resolution is not surprising, some remarkably candid observations of what makes good print journalism are given by both Day and Gable, with Day's comment of television replacing newspapers as the public's source for breaking news remarkably farsighted in 1958!If you want a terrific comedy with two stars at the top of their game, look no further; "Teacher's Pet" delivers!

This Golden Age movie is very good - excellent acting by Doris Day and Clark Gable.Have see it several times.

Teacher’s Pet (1958) is a breezy, charming romantic comedy featuring Clark Gable as a self-taught city newspaper editor at odds with a journalism teacher, played by Doris Day. Packed with mistaken identities, love triangles, and sparkling chemistry between its leads, the film has all the makings of a delightful watch.But the real surprise? Gable himself. Known more for his rugged charm than comedic chops, he delivers pitch-perfect timing, channeling shades of Cary Grant. He mugs, he fumbles, he pratfalls—hitting every comedic beat like a seasoned pro. And if you’re a Doris Day fan, their witty back-and-forth is a highlight.Is it a perfect film? No. Is it worth your time? Absolutely.Tragically, Gable passed away just three years later at 59, a victim of a lifetime of heavy smoking—a habit humorously woven into the film. Watching Teacher’s Pet, you can’t help but wonder how his career might have evolved had he continued down the comedy path.Originally shot in VistaVision but in black and white, this Blu-ray edition looks stunning. It’s the perfect movie for a cozy, rainy-day rom-com fix.

I suggested my wife and I watch this and I husband of the year!

One of my very favorite old movies!! You just don’t get any better than this! Doris Day and Clark Gable play their parts perfectly and the result is a sweet, funny classic. Clark Gable fulfills his role as a cantankerous and contentious newspaperman, and he meets his match in the Journalism Professor played by Doris Day. They both inadvertently learn valuable lessons from each other and the result is a thoroughly enjoyable movie. It’s a true gem.

Most movies today leave your mind too stimulated it seems. Too much noise, nudity, politics, suspense and gore. It's just nice to be entertained with some funny old flick that you can watch with anyone and enjoy every minute of it. This one's it! No nail biting on the seat edge moments. No "Cover your eyes kids!" shout outs. Just an enjoyable entertaining fun flick and don't forget the popcorn. Afterwards it's off to bed and no nightmares.

I love Doris Day movies, but Clark Gable is just so creepy in this film. Unfortunately being a predatory male was encouraged in the days when this was filmed, and I'm sure he seemed "dashing" to audiences at the time.