Come Home With Me
Come Home With Me

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Come Home With Me

1941
Movie
90 min
Danish

It centers on the character Helene Hannøe, an attorney who forms close relationships with her troubled clients while trying to solve their problems.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: H. Bruce HumberstoneGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

A naive young woman inherits a nightclub and finds herself entangled with a charming but unscrupulous club owner and a rival gangster. She must navigate the dangerous world of nightlife to protect her inheritance and her heart. The film follows her journey of self-discovery amidst the glitz and glamour, as well as the underbelly, of the entertainment industry.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Come Home With Me' received a mixed reception. Critics often noted its pleasant musical numbers and the lead performances, but some found the plot predictable and the humor to be occasionally hit-or-miss. Audiences generally enjoyed the lighthearted musical aspects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its musical sequences and charming lead.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and uneven comedy.

  • An enjoyable, if unexceptional, musical diversion of its time.

Google audience: Audience feedback from the era suggests enjoyment of the musical performances and the romantic elements, though some found the story to be less original than other contemporary musicals.

Fun Fact

The film was one of Shirley Ross's final starring roles before she largely retired from film to focus on songwriting.

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