What's Up Front!
What's Up Front!

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What's Up Front!

1964
Movie
83 min
English

This is the story of the world's best door-to-door bra salesman. His success causes his rival to use him to win the boss's daughter's hand in marriage.

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Director: Leo ToverGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

An unsuspecting traveling salesman, struggling to make ends meet, finds himself entangled in a bizarre series of events after accidentally picking up a suitcase containing a large sum of money. He attempts to use the money for his own purposes, leading to a chain reaction of comedic misunderstandings and perilous situations as various parties seek to reclaim the cash.

Critical Reception

This little-known comedy from 1964 received minimal critical attention during its release and has largely faded from public memory. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the genre, with its humor often deemed dated and its plot convoluted. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, failing to leave a significant impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Dated and predictable comedic situations

  • A convoluted plot that struggles to maintain coherence

  • Performances are largely uninspired

Google audience: There is insufficient data to provide a summary of Google user reviews for 'What's Up Front!' (1964). The film appears to have had very limited distribution and public engagement.

Fun Fact

The film was an international co-production, attempting to blend humor from different European sensibilities, though this approach did not translate into widespread success.

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