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Boy Meets Girl
Two lazy screenwriters need a story for the studio's cowboy star. A studio waitress turns out to be pregnant. This gives them the idea for a movie about a cowboy and a baby. The waitress's baby becomes the star. The cowboy and his agent run off with the waitress and her valuable asset. The writers retaliate by hiring an unemployed extra to impersonate the baby's father. But the extra already knows the waitress...
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Plot Summary
Two ambitious Hollywood screenwriters, Robert Law and Eddie "The King" Finch, are desperate to write a hit. When their latest script is rejected, they concoct a publicity stunt involving a non-existent baby to generate buzz. Their scheme spirals out of control as they try to maintain the charade, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
Boy Meets Girl (1938) was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty dialogue, fast-paced humor, and the energetic performances of its cast, particularly James Cagney and Pat O'Brien. It's considered a classic example of Hollywood screwball comedy from the era.
What Reviewers Say
Sharp, witty dialogue and rapid-fire comedic pacing.
James Cagney and Pat O'Brien deliver dynamic comedic performances.
A quintessential screwball comedy that expertly satirizes Hollywood.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the successful 1935 Broadway play of the same name by Bella and Samuel Spewack, who also wrote the screenplay.
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