The Opposite Sex
Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.
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Plot Summary
A successful magazine editor, Kay Halloway, discovers her husband is having an affair with one of her former college roommates, Crystal Allen. Kay's mother, Amanda, and her friends, Penny and Lucy, conspire to help Kay win her husband back by exposing Crystal's manipulative ways and reminding Kay of her own past allure. The musical numbers and witty dialogue drive the story as Kay navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and the competitive nature of relationships.
Critical Reception
The Opposite Sex was a commercial success and generally well-received by critics for its vibrant musical numbers, witty screenplay, and strong performances, particularly from June Allyson and Joan Collins. It was praised as a lively and entertaining remake of 'The Women'.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic musical sequences and sharp, witty dialogue.
- Recognized as a successful and entertaining musical remake of the classic film 'The Women'.
- The cast's performances, especially June Allyson and Joan Collins, were highlighted as strengths.
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Fun Fact
The film is a musical remake of the 1939 MGM classic 'The Women', which itself was based on Clare Boothe Luce's play of the same name.
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