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An office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize.
An advertising copywriter, desperate for a raise, falsely claims he's won a radio contest. The prize is $25,000, which he intends to use to implement his ambitious new ad campaign. His deception snowballs as he tries to maintain the charade, especially when the woman he admires enters the picture and the actual contest winner's identity becomes crucial.
The film was generally well-received by critics at the time for its lighthearted comedic tone and witty script, becoming a popular screwball comedy of its era.
Praised for its clever premise and fast-paced dialogue.
Appreciated for its charming romantic elements.
Seen as a delightful and lighthearted comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this classic film is not readily available.
The film was written by Dalton Trumbo, who would later become one of the Hollywood Ten.
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Smarter than you may at first think. On the surface this effort from the brilliant Preston Sturges looks like a standard sugar coated feel good movie, but strip away the outer skin and you get a delightful collage of comedy, romance, sat...