How to Murder Your Wife

Stanley Ford, a happily married cartoonist, is bored with his life and his wife. He drunkenly fantasizes about murdering his wife and winning acclaim for his artistic depictions of the crime. To his shock, his wife disappears the next day, and he finds himself embroiled in a real murder investigation, with a witness claiming to have seen him with another woman.

The film was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews, praised for its novel premise and Lemmon's comedic performance. However, some critics found the humor to be dark and potentially offensive.

• Praised for its witty dialogue and Jack Lemmon's sharp comedic timing.

• The film's dark premise and satirical take on marriage were considered both innovative and controversial.

• Virna Lisi's beauty and charm were highlighted as a significant asset to the film.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's clever humor and the performances of its lead actors, finding it to be an entertaining and somewhat daring comedy for its time. Some viewers found the central premise a bit too dark.

The film was controversial for its time due to its title and premise, with some critics deeming it tasteless. However, it was a box office success, grossing over $13 million against a $3 million budget.