Bachelor Bait
Bachelor Bait

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Bachelor Bait

1934
Movie
74 min
English

After being fired from his job at the Marriage License Bureau, a clerk turns to matchmaking.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: William A. SeiterGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man who has inherited a large sum of money finds himself pursued by gold diggers. To escape their advances, he pretends to be poor and finds a job as a gardener for a wealthy socialite. He falls for her, but she is also being courted by a wealthy older man.

Critical Reception

Bachelor Bait received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising its lighthearted comedic tone and the performances of its young cast. While not considered a groundbreaking film, it was seen as an enjoyable and charming romantic comedy for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and amusing take on romantic entanglements.

  • The performances of the young lead actors were often highlighted as a positive.

  • Some critics found the plot predictable, though still engaging.

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Fun Fact

The film marked one of the early leading roles for Richard Cromwell, who would go on to a prolific career in Hollywood, often playing sensitive or troubled characters.

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