The Truth About Women
The Truth About Women

The Truth About Women

1957Movie107 minEnglish

A man recalls his relationships with the women he loved as he tries to help another man try to understand them as well.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Everett FreemanGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful British novelist, Sam Turner, looks back on his life and the women who shaped him. He recounts his romantic entanglements from his school days through adulthood, detailing his relationships with three significant women: a free-spirited artist, a sophisticated socialite, and a devoted wife. Each woman, in her own way, teaches him valuable lessons about love, life, and himself.

Critical Reception

The Truth About Women received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its performances and witty screenplay. Critics appreciated its exploration of male-female relationships and its comedic moments, though some found the narrative structure a bit conventional for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Laurence Harvey delivers a charming performance as the womanizing protagonist.
  • The film offers a lighthearted yet insightful look at male romantic experiences.
  • Enjoyable for its witty dialogue and classic romantic comedy elements.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented on Google, but general critical consensus suggests it was viewed as a pleasant, well-acted romantic comedy of its era.

Fun Fact

The film was adapted from a play by Roger MacDougall.

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