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Tom Meade mistakenly dials the gorgeous European film star Didi at her Oregon hotel. Didi, who has escaped Hollywood to avoid being typecast as a bombshell, takes up Meade's offer to hide away at his backwoods cabin. Meade, with the help of his housekeeper, goes to absurd lengths to help the actress evade discovery by both the public and his suspicious wife.
A famous movie star's life is turned upside down when his new, glamorous real estate agent accidentally books him into a secluded mountain cabin. To make matters worse, a series of mistaken identities, unwelcome guests, and a determined private detective converge on his hideaway, leading to escalating comedic chaos.
Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number! was generally met with a lukewarm reception from critics and audiences alike, often cited as a typical, albeit somewhat formulaic, Bob Hope comedy of the era. While it provided light entertainment, it wasn't particularly praised for originality or groundbreaking humor.
Features Bob Hope in his familiar comedic persona.
Relies on a series of absurd misunderstandings and slapstick.
A light-hearted, if forgettable, comedy.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect the film as a dated, light comedy from the 1960s, with some appreciating the nostalgic value and Bob Hope's performance, while others found the humor to be simplistic and the plot convoluted.
The film was one of Bob Hope's last major film roles before he transitioned to more television specials and appearances.
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It probably isn't really very fair to watch this 55 years after it was made and offer any kind of meaningful critique. To underestimate the popularity at the time of Bob Hope would be an error - he was amongst the greatest entertainment sta...