You Can't Fool Your Wife
You Can't Fool Your Wife

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You Can't Fool Your Wife

1940
Movie
68 min
English

Longtime school sweethearts discover married life, thanks to a disagreeable live-in mother-in-law and pressing business obligations, is more rocky than idyllic.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: George ArchainbaudGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A department store manager, facing financial ruin, concocts a scheme to marry his assistant for her money. However, things get complicated when he begins to fall for her, and his previous wife reappears, leading to a whirlwind of mistaken identities and comedic chaos.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally positive reception for its lighthearted comedic tone and the performances of its cast, particularly Lucille Ball in an early leading role. It was seen as a pleasant, albeit simple, romantic comedy typical of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its screwball comedy elements and fast-paced plot.

  • Lucille Ball's energetic performance was a highlight, showcasing her early comedic talent.

  • Considered a charming and diverting, though not groundbreaking, romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this older film is not readily available on Google.

Fun Fact

This film was one of Lucille Ball's first leading roles, showcasing her comedic timing that would later make her a television icon.

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