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Careful, Soft Shoulders
In this espionage movie, set in Washington during WW II, the daughter of an ex-senator has become a dress model. She is approached by an American counter-espionage agent who offers her a chance to serve her country. The carefree son of a naval official receives a similar offer. He is asked to secure secret Naval plans. Unbeknownst to them, the man they work for is actually a Nazi spy. The two dupes finally figure it out, and the spy kidnaps them. Somehow they escape and break up the spy ring.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy socialite, recovering from a broken heart, decides to pursue her business ambitions with a vengeance. She enlists the help of a handsome but down-on-his-luck lawyer to achieve her goals, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
Careful, Soft Shoulders was a modest comedy that received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. It was seen as a lighthearted and entertaining film, particularly praised for its leading actors' chemistry and the breezy pace of its romantic plot, though some critics found the storyline somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic tone and romantic escapism.
The chemistry between the lead actors was a notable highlight.
Some found the plot to be formulaic but enjoyable nonetheless.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific film is not readily available through standard Google user review aggregations.
Fun Fact
The film was part of the trend of 'screwball comedies' that were popular in the late 1930s and early 1940s, often featuring fast-talking characters and complicated romantic pursuits.
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