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How to Get a Wife
An avid fan of film star Patsy Kar Ling, Tse Sing falls head over heels for his new colleague Cheung Wai-ling who is a spitting image of the star, not knowing that she is the mistress of Manager Chow. When his wife comes to check the new secretary out, Chow lies that she is Tse's wife. When the truth dawns on the eager suitor, he heaps scorn on her. The distressed Cheung becomes suicidal and before taking the fatal pills, opens her heart to Mrs Chow. She is saved in time and, touched by her words, Tse professes his love for her and wins her heart.
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Plot Summary
In this British comedy, a lonely bachelor inherits a bizarre stipulation in his will: he must marry within a month or forfeit his fortune. With the help of his two eccentric friends, he embarks on a series of comical attempts to find a suitable bride. Their misadventures lead to mistaken identities, awkward encounters, and a chaotic race against time.
Critical Reception
The film was generally met with lukewarm reviews, typical of many low-budget British comedies of the era. It's often remembered for its familiar comedic tropes and reliance on established comedic actors.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on broad physical comedy and innuendo.
Features a cast of familiar British character actors playing to their strengths.
The plot is predictable and follows a well-worn comedic formula.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this lesser-known film.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the play 'The Right Chance' by Ian Leighton.
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