I Married a Woman
I Married a Woman

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I Married a Woman

1958
Movie
85 min
English

Advertising executive Marshall Briggs finds his work in conflict with his love-life with fashion model Janice Blake.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Hal KanterGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful advertising executive gets married and soon after discovers his new wife has a secret life as a popular television personality. He tries to maintain a normal marriage while dealing with her demanding career and public persona. Complications arise as he struggles with jealousy and the challenges of keeping her two worlds separate.

Critical Reception

While 'I Married a Woman' was a box office success, it received mixed to negative reviews from critics who found its plot contrived and its humor predictable. Audiences, however, were drawn to the star power of Gene Kelly and Ginger Rogers, and the playful premise, making it a moderately popular film.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and unconvincing plot.

  • The chemistry between the leads is overshadowed by the flimsy story.

  • A lighthearted comedy that relies heavily on its stars' appeal.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available.

Fun Fact

This film was Ginger Rogers' last feature film for RKO Pictures and was intended as a vehicle for Jayne Mansfield, though Gene Kelly and Ginger Rogers' star power ultimately overshadowed her role.

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