Ladies' Man
Ladies' Man

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Ladies' Man

1962
Movie
97 min
French

A famous FBI agent's vacation is interrupted by murder. His investigation leads him on the trail of three women of the local upper middle class.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users65%
Director: Jerry LewisGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Stanley Sugarman, a lonely man working in a telephone answering service, lives in constant fear of women due to his overbearing father. His life takes a chaotic turn when his girlfriend leaves him and he inherits a large mansion. He decides to fill the mansion with women, leading to a series of hilarious and disastrous encounters as he tries to navigate relationships and overcome his phobias.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding Jerry Lewis's performance and the film's humor to be over-the-top and juvenile. However, it was a moderate commercial success, appealing to Lewis's established fanbase.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jerry Lewis's signature slapstick and eccentric performance are a central focus.

  • The humor is often broad and relies heavily on physical comedy and gags.

  • Critics were divided, with some appreciating the silliness and others finding it tiresome.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many enjoying Jerry Lewis's comedic antics and the lighthearted, if sometimes silly, nature of the plot. Some viewers found the humor to be dated or repetitive.

Fun Fact

The film features opera singer Helen Traubel in a prominent supporting role, playing the landlady of Stanley's apartment building, who frequently breaks into song.

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