Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?
Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?

Movie spotlight

Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?

1968
Movie
96 min
English

Agatha Knabenshu arrives in a small town in Missouri to sell player pianos to the locals. She's fired after her disastrous sales attempts nearly destroy the town. The stranded saleslady becomes friendly with an equally bumbling inventor and moves in with his family. The two then try to sell his automatic milking machine, but things turn sour when their demonstration causes a stampede.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Arthur BroidyGenres: Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

In a rugged Western town during the late 19th century, a determined young woman arrives with aspirations of becoming a successful traveling saleswoman. She faces numerous challenges and societal prejudices as she tries to break into the male-dominated world of commerce. Along the way, she encounters colorful characters and navigates the unpredictable landscape of the frontier, all while striving to prove her capabilities and achieve her professional goals.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?' received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated its attempts at an unconventional Western narrative and a strong female lead, many found the plot convoluted and the humor to be lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant cultural impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise of a female traveling saleswoman in the Old West was seen as a unique angle, but often failed to be executed effectively.

  • The humor was frequently described as hit-or-miss, with many jokes falling flat for both critics and audiences.

  • Brenda Vaccaro's performance was sometimes singled out as a positive, though not enough to elevate the overall film.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce, but available comments suggest a general disappointment with the comedic elements and a perceived lack of engaging plot progression. Some viewers found it to be a dated and somewhat tedious viewing experience.

Fun Fact

Despite its Western setting, the film was shot in California, with various locations standing in for the rugged frontier.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review