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Ready for Love
In this fluffy romance, a young woman fights against the narrow-minded residents of her small town. The trouble begins when a young woman flees her boarding school to stay with her retired aunt, a former actress, who try as she might, has never been welcomed into the snobbish community in which she resides. The young woman too, is shunned and ends up being victimized in witchcraft trial and ducked into a pool of water.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy and determined young woman, seeking to escape an arranged marriage, hires a handsome but broke young man to pose as her lover. Their plan to thwart the suitor takes an unexpected turn as genuine feelings begin to develop between the unlikely pair. As the charade escalates, they must navigate societal expectations and their burgeoning emotions to find true happiness.
Critical Reception
Ready for Love received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often found the plot predictable and lacking in genuine humor, though some performances were noted as adequate. Audiences at the time did not widely embrace the film, contributing to its status as a lesser-known romantic comedy from the era.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak and uninspired script.
Performances are generally competent but fail to elevate the material.
Lacks the charm and wit expected of a romantic comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google Reviews is not available for this film.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of Marsha Hunt's earliest leading roles in Hollywood.
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