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Take Her by Surprise
A gangster decides to murder his wife. He hires a hypnotist to program a psychopathic sex maniac to handle the dirty work and sends the killer to the remote Canadian cabin where his wife is vacationing - alone.
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Plot Summary
A fashion magazine editor's life is turned upside down when she accidentally gets entangled with a wealthy businessman. Their initial animosity slowly transforms into attraction as they navigate a series of comedic mishaps and mistaken identities. The film follows their journey as they try to figure out their feelings amidst professional pressures and quirky supporting characters.
Critical Reception
Take Her by Surprise received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often found it to be a charming but unremarkable romantic comedy. While the performances of its lead actors were frequently praised for their chemistry and comedic timing, the film's plot was sometimes criticized for being predictable and relying on standard genre tropes. Audience reception was similarly mild, with many enjoying its lighthearted entertainment value.
What Reviewers Say
Lighthearted and breezy, but lacks significant depth or originality.
Barbara Eden and Bob Cummings share pleasant chemistry, carrying the film.
A predictable romantic comedy plot that offers gentle amusement.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment indicates it was viewed as a pleasant, if not particularly memorable, romantic comedy from its era. Many appreciated the star power of Barbara Eden and Bob Cummings.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Barbara Eden's early leading roles before she achieved widespread fame as Jeannie in the television series 'I Dream of Jeannie'.
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