A Bedtime Story
A Bedtime Story

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A Bedtime Story

1933
Movie
87 min
English

Parisian playboy plays father to an abandoned baby who interferes with his womanising.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Norman TaurogGenres: Comedy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A famous Parisian cabaret singer, the "King of the French", is romantically pursued by many women, but he remains devoted to his childhood sweetheart. However, his popularity leads to complications, especially when a rival singer and a persistent admirer try to interfere with his relationship.

Critical Reception

A lighthearted musical comedy that showcases the charm of its lead and features enjoyable musical numbers. While not groundbreaking, it was a pleasant diversion for audiences of its time, relying heavily on Chevalier's star power and musical talents.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Maurice Chevalier's charismatic performance.

  • Enjoyable musical numbers and romantic escapism.

  • A charming, if somewhat formulaic, musical comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this classic film.

Fun Fact

The film features a notable musical number where Maurice Chevalier sings "You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me," which became one of his signature songs.

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