At the Drop of a Hat

A successful American businesswoman, Evelyn Turner, travels to London to close a deal that could make her even richer. She encounters a charming but penniless English gentleman, Lord ("Lordy") Ashworth, who makes it his mission to woo her and dissuade her from her business venture. Their interactions lead to a series of comical misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.

At the Drop of a Hat received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its lighthearted entertainment value and the chemistry between its stars, others found the plot somewhat predictable and formulaic. Doris Day's performance was generally well-received, fitting her established persona.

• A charming but lightweight musical comedy.

• Doris Day shines in her familiar, effervescent role.

• The plot offers predictable romantic hijinks with occasional musical numbers.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film on Google is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

The film is notable for being one of the few times Doris Day played a character who was not inherently wholesome or naive, instead portraying a shrewd businesswoman.