The Model and the Marriage Broker
The Model and the Marriage Broker

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The Model and the Marriage Broker

1951
Movie
103 min
English

A marriage broker can't resist meddling in the life of a model, with disastrous results.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Allan DwanGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A charming but lonely hat-check girl in a New York hotel dreams of finding love. She devises a scheme to match lonely hotel guests with eligible bachelors from her neighborhood. Her efforts, however, often lead to comedic misunderstandings and unexpected romantic entanglements for herself and those she tries to help.

Critical Reception

The Model and the Marriage Broker was a modest romantic comedy that received a generally positive, though not overwhelmingly enthusiastic, reception from critics. Audiences found it a lighthearted and amusing diversion. While not a major critical success, it was appreciated for its gentle humor and pleasant performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and amusing premise.

  • Noted for its gentle humor and pleasant, albeit unspectacular, romantic escapades.

  • Found to be a charming, if somewhat predictable, romantic comedy of its era.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is not readily available for this older film, but contemporary reviews suggest it was seen as a likable and diverting romantic comedy.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of the earlier significant roles for Theodore Bikel, who would later become well-known for his stage and screen performances, most notably as Tevye in 'Fiddler on the Roof'.

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