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The whole village mourns when General O'Leary, owner of a hunting estate in South Ireland, is killed in an accident. His nephew, Jasper O'Leary, takes over the state and soon has aroused the displeasure of all, with the exception of Serena McGluskey, as much a schemer as he is a cad. Led by Thady O'Heggarty, the villagers plot to drive Jasper away. They use the occasion of "O'Leary Night", when the ghost of the first O'Leary walks the halls, to create general chaos.
In this German comedy, a wealthy industrialist believes his young wife is planning to leave him for a lover. He hires a detective to spy on her, but the situation becomes complicated when the detective himself falls for the wife. Mistaken identities and comedic misunderstandings ensue as the husband tries to uncover the truth while navigating his own suspicions.
Happy Ever After was a moderately successful German film of its time, appreciated for its lighthearted romantic comedy elements and performances. It offered escapist entertainment in the post-war era and received generally positive, though not outstanding, reviews for its charming plot and execution.
Praised for its witty dialogue and charming romantic entanglements.
Appreciated for its light, comedic tone and effective performances.
Seen as a pleasant and entertaining diversionary film.
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The film is a remake of the 1931 film 'The Love Trap', also directed by Robert Wiene.
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It's quite unusual to see David Niven play what amounts to the baddie, but he does it quite enjoyably here in this story of rural Irish shenanigans. When the death-defying "Gen. O'Leary" (AE Matthews) goes hunting and finally fails with the...
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