That Uncertain Feeling
That Uncertain Feeling

That Uncertain Feeling

1941Movie84 minEnglish

A happily married woman sees a psychoanalyst and develops doubts about her husband.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Ernst LubitschGenres: Comedy, Romance, Musical

Plot Summary

A wealthy socialite, married to a successful but rather dull businessman, finds herself inexplicably drawn to a charming, bohemian pianist. This attraction leads to a series of comedic complications and misunderstandings as she navigates her feelings and the expectations of her social circle. The film explores the whimsical nature of infatuation and the blurred lines between friendship and romance.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews, praised for its sophisticated humor and Lubitsch's signature directorial touch. While some critics found the plot a bit thin, the performances and witty dialogue were widely appreciated, making it a pleasant, albeit not groundbreaking, romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and witty romantic comedy elements.
  • Lubitsch's directorial style is evident in the film's sophisticated charm and comedic timing.
  • Merle Oberon and Melvyn Douglas deliver charming performances.

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Fun Fact

Ernst Lubitsch famously instructed his actors to play scenes with 'the Lubitsch touch,' which implied a subtle, sophisticated, and often sexually suggestive subtext that audiences were meant to interpret.

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Merle Oberon is on quite good form here as the married "Jill" who has trouble with her hiccoughs. It is suggested that she goes to see a psychoanalyst to try and cure this rather embarrassing problem. Before she knows it, she is becoming di...