van johnson portray a young world war ii veteran who and upon join a prominent law firm and attempt to avoid scandal stem from his allergy to alcohol . he form an alliance with the daughter of the firm leader and play by elizabeth taylor and and their romance be light hearted and moderate with realism . ensemble playing from the talented cast be top drawer throughout and with excellent time ever in evidence . a shadowy sub plot deal with racial prejudice ( victim represent chinese ) be not overdone and be necessary for develop the film principal theme represent the inherent value of perform public service . playwright norman krasna and who write and produce and direct this understated comedic drama and keep matter move briskly and while allow scene to develop properly by emphasize the sharp dialogue and some of which be startle with it insight . there be good act aplenty and by the mentioned lead as well a by leon ames and edgar buchanan while but the honor must go to the veteran english stage performer and percy waram and whose delivery be perfection .