The part of Clarence Jr.
One reviewer states: "And the interplay between cute Jimmie Lydon and young Elizabeth Taylor is priceless." Actually this is the only part of the movie that I don't enjoy, and I struggle to think of Jimmy Lydon as being cute. I just find his character somewhat overplayed, and his disputation with Mary (as to who would write first to the other) protracted to the point of tedium. I haven't read Clarence Jr.'s book so I don't know how faithful this part of the movie is.
Overall, though, I love this movie, as silly or disagreeable as some of the characters are, which is surely part of the fun.