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What Does My Husband Do at Night?
After his business partner Otto vanishes with the company’s funds, Roman Tarski tells his wife Stefie he must work secretly by night as a waiter at the club “Alhambra.” Stefie grows suspicious of his exhaustion and odd behavior, and when she finds him drunk with the maid Kazia and her fiancé Walery, she enlists Baron Carolescu’s help to expose Roman’s deception and uncover the truth about the missing money.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy socialite, frustrated by her husband's supposed nocturnal activities, hires a private investigator to follow him. The investigator, a bumbling but earnest man, gets entangled in a series of misunderstandings and comedic situations as he attempts to uncover the truth. The investigation leads to unexpected romantic entanglements and a humorous revelation about the husband's secret life.
Critical Reception
This lighthearted pre-Code comedy was generally met with mild reviews, appreciated for its comedic performances and fast-paced plot, though some critics found its humor to be somewhat repetitive. It offered typical escapist fare for audiences during the Depression era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for the comedic chemistry between its leads.
Noted for its zany plot and rapid-fire gags.
Seen as an entertaining, albeit forgettable, example of 1930s screwball comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through public aggregated review platforms.
Fun Fact
The film features the popular German musical star Lillian Harvey in one of her few Hollywood appearances.
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