Based on Neil Simon's first stage hit, this, like most of his comedies, draws on his own family experiences while growing up in New York.

Frank Sinatra plays Alan, big brother to Buddy (Tony Bill).

He's flown the family nest and lives in a snazzy, to-die-for apartment, with whisky and women on tap.

Buddy, who lives with ma and pa, decides he wants the trappings of his brother's life which pleases Sinatra no end, as he can introduce his younger sibling into the luxury lifestyle to which he's accustomed.

Jill St John is the love interest who quickly dumps Sinatra for his younger brother.

The screenplay was adapted by Norman Lear (this was made in the days before Simon had a free ticket to adapt his own work for film), and almost deadens Simon's wit, but director Bud Yorkin does the best with what was handed to him and, what with good editing, manages to keep the pace moving along at a fair clip.

Look sharp for a cameo appearance from Sinatra's pal Dean Martin.