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Kiss Her Goodbye
In this tense psychological drama, an emotionally unstable young woman and her brother drift from town to town. When a sympathetic motel maid takes pity on the girl -- and becomes romantically involved with her brother -- it could inadvertently spell doom for all of them.
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Plot Summary
A young man inherits a motel and finds himself caught between his ambitions and the affections of two women. He tries to balance his desire for financial success with his growing feelings, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
Kiss Her Goodbye was a modest musical comedy that garnered a generally positive, albeit unremarkable, reception from critics and audiences of its time. It was appreciated for its lighthearted tone and musical numbers, though some found its plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cheerful musical numbers and charming performances.
Noted for its light and airy comedic tone.
Some found the story to be somewhat formulaic and predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended as a vehicle for its lead actors to showcase their singing and dancing talents, typical for many musical comedies of the late 1950s.
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