Flop Secret
Flop Secret

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Flop Secret

1951
Movie
6 min
English

Litle Rocquefort, the mouse named after a cheese, is reading a horror book to his cat pal. A Dr. Jekyll/Mr.Hyde-type character is mixing his evil potion, and needs the tail of a black cat and chooses the one on Roquefort's buddy. The mouse comes to his rescue, and when Dr. Silvana ropes the cat's tail, Roquefort uses his tail to make an electrical short-circuit. After a few more harrowing chases, the mouse finally rescues the cat. The cat's finale act if to make Little Roquefort eat the book.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Cecil B. DeMilleGenres: Comedy, Musical, Western

Plot Summary

In this musical Western comedy, a bumbling prospector and his sidekick find themselves caught between a ruthless outlaw gang and a beautiful saloon owner. As they try to strike it rich, they must also navigate a series of musical numbers and dangerous encounters. Their quest for gold leads to unexpected alliances and hilarious hijinks.

Critical Reception

Flop Secret received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some critics praised its ambitious scope and the chemistry between its stars, many found the plot convoluted and the musical numbers to be a distraction from the Western elements. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the star power and comedic moments, while others felt it failed to live up to the expectations set by similar films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's star-studded cast and lavish production couldn't salvage a weak and overlong script.

  • Musical numbers, while sometimes impressive, frequently disrupted the pacing and narrative flow.

  • A disappointing entry from a director known for grand spectacles, this effort feels surprisingly hollow.

Google audience: Audiences were generally unimpressed, with many citing the film's excessive length and disjointed plot as major drawbacks. While some appreciated the musical performances and the comedic efforts of the lead actors, a significant portion felt the film lacked focus and originality.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. Did not win.

Fun Fact

The film's working title was 'Gold Rush Rhapsody,' but it was changed to 'Flop Secret' due to early test screening results suggesting it might not be a box office success.

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