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June Bride
To marry her fiance Dong Jifang, Wang Danlin and her father Zhuoran take the cruise home to Hong Kong. The daughter fails to see eye to eye with her father who covets after Dong's money for speculation. On the ship, she suffers intensive courtship from the Filipino Chinese Lin Yamang. Meanwhile, Dong is eager to match his old frame Bai Jin with the sailor Mai Qin, but Mai mistakes Danlin for Bai and falls in love with her, resulting in a morass of troubles. Finding out Dong's affair with Bai, Danlin calls off the wedding in anger. Dong responds by deciding to marry Jin. Their nuptials are saved with the timely intervention of Mai.
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Plot Summary
A ruthless magazine editor, Bette Davis, is determined to get a story on a wedding that's supposed to take place on June 1st. She dispatches a charming but somewhat inexperienced reporter, Robert Montgomery, to cover the event. As he gets closer to the bride and groom, he finds himself charmed by the bride's sister, leading to a romantic entanglement and a race against time to secure the story and perhaps find love.
Critical Reception
While not one of Howard Hawks' most lauded films, 'June Bride' was generally well-received for its witty dialogue, charming performances, and lighthearted romantic comedy elements. Critics praised the chemistry between the leads and the film's overall feel-good nature, though some found the plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its witty banter and the engaging performances of its lead actors.
Enjoyed for its lighthearted and charming romantic comedy narrative.
Noted for its efficient direction and pleasant, if somewhat conventional, storyline.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not readily available through standard Google review aggregation.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The First Wedding' before being changed to 'June Bride'.
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