this be a unique storyline a character come right out of the movie screen to join the real world at the time . i have see several others copy this sort of thing and although it also be do in some silent comedy and too and if memory serf . nonetheless and it be do well here and i get a kick out of watch it back in the 80 . it part fantasy and romance and drama and comedy . woody allen and who make this movie and be not on screen . i have find ( with one or two exception ) that i like the best when he only narrate and such a in radio day and sweet and lowdown . i like it when he leave the act to others . mia farrow a cecilia jeff daniel do a terrific job in a dual role and play tom baxter and gil shepherd . one an actor and the other a real life guy . mia farrow be appeal and a she usually be and a cecilia . danny aiello be another usually interesting actor who get your attention no matter who he be play . an inventive film that still hold up today .