Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet

Teacher's Pet

1958Movie120 minEnglish

A rugged city editor poses as a journalism student and flirts with the professor.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Google Users81%
Director: Hal KanterGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A gruff, experienced newspaper editor believes he knows everything about journalism and life. He decides to enroll in a night school journalism class to prove his superiority. However, his plan backfires when he falls for his attractive and intelligent young instructor, creating a humorous and awkward love triangle.

Critical Reception

Teacher's Pet was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike for its witty script, charming performances, and lighthearted romantic comedy elements. It's considered a solid entry in the genre for its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp dialogue and the chemistry between its leads.
  • Enjoyed as a light and entertaining romantic comedy.
  • Some found the premise a bit predictable but appreciated the performances.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a charming and enjoyable romantic comedy, particularly appreciating the performances of Clark Gable and Doris Day. The humor and lighthearted story were frequently highlighted as positives.

Fun Fact

Clark Gable was reportedly unhappy with his performance in this film, feeling that his character was too much of a buffoon and that he was too old to convincingly play opposite Doris Day in a romantic lead role.

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