Take a Husband

A comedic tale of marital misunderstandings and reconciliation. A struggling advertising executive, finding his wife spending too much money, decides to teach her a lesson by pretending to lose his job. His elaborate ruse, however, spirals into a series of chaotic events involving his boss, friends, and a determined debt collector.

Take a Husband received a generally lukewarm reception upon its release. While its comedic premise offered some light entertainment, critics often pointed to a predictable plot and an overreliance on slapstick. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with some appreciating the lighthearted escapism and others finding the humor to be dated.

• Praised for its lighthearted, escapist premise.

• Criticized for a predictable storyline and dated comedic elements.

• Performances were generally seen as adequate for the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Take a Husband' are scarce due to its age and limited distribution. Those that exist tend to find it a charming if somewhat silly relic of 1960s comedies, with some enjoying the nostalgic feel and others finding the humor to be less effective by modern standards.

The film was one of the later directorial efforts of Reginald Le Borg, who had a prolific career primarily in B-movies and television throughout the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.