The Flip Side
The Flip Side

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The Flip Side

1964
Movie
30 min
English

An investigation of the business side of the music industry which includes a live performance of the Rolling Stones in concert and interviews with pop stars.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Charles BartonGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy and lonely bachelor, Arthur Penning, believes he's found the perfect woman, but his suspicions are aroused when he discovers she might be a gold digger. He enlists the help of his friends to uncover her true intentions, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and attempts to prove her disloyalty.

Critical Reception

The Flip Side is a lighthearted comedy that was largely overlooked upon its release. Critics at the time found it to be a predictable but mildly entertaining romantic farce, with some praising its attempts at witty banter. Audience reception was lukewarm, with many finding the plot uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable romantic comedy with some amusing moments.

  • Relies heavily on familiar comedic tropes.

  • Mildly entertaining but ultimately forgettable.

Google audience: While there is no specific aggregated review summary for Google users for this film, general audience reception suggests it was considered a passable, though not particularly memorable, comedy of its era.

Fun Fact

Although it features a relatively unknown cast for a theatrical release, 'The Flip Side' was produced by Screen Gems, a television production company, indicating a potential distribution strategy that leaned more towards B-movie circuits or television syndication.

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