Every Home Should Have One
Every Home Should Have One

Every Home Should Have One

1970Movie94 minEnglish

Teddy works for a large advertising company. Given the seemingly impossible task of selling frozen porridge, he decides to produce commercials that make the product seem sexy. This leads him to confrontation with the "Keep Television Clean" movement, of which his wife is a senior member.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jim ClarkGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A shy young man, who is desperate to lose his virginity, orchestrates a series of increasingly elaborate and bizarre schemes to seduce a beautiful Swedish model. His efforts are hampered by his own social awkwardness, his mother's overbearing nature, and a series of comical misunderstandings.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Every Home Should Have One' was met with a mixed reception. While some critics appreciated its slapstick humor and Marty Feldman's comedic performance, others found the plot to be somewhat thin and the humor repetitive. Audiences generally found it to be a lighthearted and amusing, if somewhat forgettable, comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a notable performance from Marty Feldman.
  • Relies heavily on slapstick and situational comedy.
  • Considered a fairly standard British sex comedy of its era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment suggests it's a mild comedy that provides some laughs, particularly for fans of Marty Feldman's unique brand of humor.

Fun Fact

Marty Feldman's distinctive eyes, which often seemed to look in different directions, were a result of a thyroid condition known as Graves' disease, which he had since childhood.

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