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Wrong Number, Miss
Miss Inge Becker is a telephone operator. She makes an appointment with her unknown opera singer West. Simultaneously, Rainer, the young director of the telephone distribution, makes an appointment with him unknown Miss Lotte Schröder. The location of the meeting and sign of recognition of the two pairs are the same. An exchange with consequences cannot be avoided, as the next day the director wants to speak with Inge, because she neglects her service.
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Plot Summary
A man tries to conduct a business deal over the phone but keeps getting the wrong number. Each wrong number leads to a comedic misunderstanding and a series of increasingly absurd situations. He struggles to connect with his intended party amidst the chaos.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from the early sound era, 'Wrong Number, Miss' was likely viewed as light entertainment. Contemporary reviews, if any exist, would focus on its comedic timing and the gags. Modern reception is limited due to its obscurity, but it's seen as a typical studio short of its time.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on standard phone-based comedic misunderstandings.
A brief, lighthearted diversion typical of early sound shorts.
Features a simple premise with escalating comical errors.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception for this short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Charles Lamont, the director, would go on to have a prolific career directing numerous films and television episodes, particularly in the comedy genre for Universal Pictures, including many Abbott and Costello features.
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