Bob Hope leads an all-star castincluding Frankie Avalon (Beach Party), Tuesday Weld (Bachelor Flat) and Dina Merrill (Operation Petticoat)in this deliriously funny comedy about a beleaguered dad and his ocean-hopping attem... more »pt to keep his teenage daughter from marrying! Bob Holcomb (Hope) will do anything to stop his daughter JoJo (Weld) from tying the knot withher lazy boyfriend (Avalon), even move her all the way to Sweden! But once they're "safely" out of the country, JoJo falls for a sly Swedish playboy. Content with a new love of his own (Merrill) and faced with the prospect of more heartbreak for JoJo, Bob makes secret plans for another international trip one that should make everyone happy.« less
Bob Hope MGM Movie Legends Collection Alias Jesse James/Boy, Did I Get the Wrong Number/The Facts of Life/I'll Take Sweden/The Princess and the Pirate/The Road to Hong Kong/They've Got Me Covered
Happy 100th Birthday Mr. Hope!! Bob Hope and Sweden Rule!!
viewer | US | 05/22/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"In this movie Bob Hope portrays a father who dislike's his daughter's(Tuesday Weld) boyfriend(Frankie Avalon) so he transfers to Sweden to help her forget.With great musical scores throughout,it's a little known unconventional Bob Hope movie that's very well worth watching!!"
Bob Hope and Sweden rule!!!
viewer | US | 09/15/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a superb 60's comedy starring Bob Hope,Tuesday Weld and Frankie Avalon filmed mostly in beautiful Sweden.It's a must see!!!!!!!!"
Bob Hope's Best Movie
Byron Kolln | 05/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bob Hope is at his best comedy in this movie.Frankie Avalon plays Bob Hope's character's daughter's boyfriend Kenny.Frankie Avalon sings 3 songs in the movie and one of the best scenes is with Frankie Avalon playing the role of Kenny tells Bob Hope that most daughters think their fathers are L7.Bob Hope asks what is L7 and Frankie asks Bob Hope if you put L and 7 together what do you get? Bob Hope asks a square? Frankie Avalon tells Bob Hope that is right square.Jimmy Cross (who was a semi regular in the 1950's syndicated "How To Marry A Millionaire" with Barbara Eden) is in the movie in a uncredited role.Eleanor Audley who guest starred in many shows like "How To Marry A Millionaire" is in the movie also.Character Actress Maudie Prickett also has a role in the movie."
Bob Hope Learns About Love the Swedish Way in Cute 1960's Co
Simon Davis | 12/29/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"While it would never be considered anywhere near the best comedy Bob Hope ever made "I'll Take Sweden", has it's own quaint charm coming as it does from a much more innocent age in movie making. The "sexy" goings on in the storyline, probably considered 'risque", back in 1963 now of course seem positively tame by today's standards which in my belief gives this film it's antique appeal. The film was in many ways a wise career move for veteran comedian Bob Hope as here he succeeded in moving with the times, placing himself right in among the supposed "hip" movie going crowd of the mid 1960's who would have gone to see this film mainly because of it's two young and extremely popular costars in the beautiful Tuesday weld and singing sensation turned movie actor Frankie Avalon."
"Maybe we had better put the car in our luggage"
Byron Kolln | the corner where Broadway meets Hollywood | 10/19/2009
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Tapping into the youth culture of the mid-1960's, I'LL TAKE SWEDEN (1967) showcased Bob Hope as the harrassed father of a beautiful blonde teen, whose decision to take a business re-posting in Sweden opens an even bigger can of worms...
Bob Holcomb (Bob Hope) is severely worried about the future wellbeing of his teenage daughter JoJo (Tuesday Weld), when she announces her plans to marry unemployed "trailer-rat" Kenny Klinger (Frankie Avalon). On the spur of the moment, Bob arranges to relocate his business base to Sweden, and drags JoJo along for her own protection from randy American lads. In Sweden, the land of IKEA, teeny-tiny cars and...*gasp* even looser morals concerning sex...Bob once again faces the unthinkable when JoJo is keenly pursued by one of his young business associates, Erik (Jeremy Slate). In desperation, Bob calls Kenny over from the States...
It takes a while to gather steam, but I'LL TAKE SWEDEN is a charming romantic comedy. Dina Merrill co-stars as Karin Granstedt, Bob's new Swedish love interest, and adds a great deal of elegance and dignity to the proceedings. It would have been marvellous had the producers managed to snag someone like Ingrid Bergman for the role, but I think Ms Merrill does just fine. She also shares a delightful chemistry with Hope.
Frankie Avalon and Tuesday Weld, two of the hottest "teen idol" talents of the day, are fresh and appealing; Avalon sings the title song along with several other musical numbers that give the movie something of a "Beach Party" flavour. A fun way to spend 90 minutes.