

We Like It Cold
A farcical account of the happenings in Rome in 1943 when the allied army and the partisans fight the nazis.
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Plot Summary
A timid milkman, terrified of women, inherits a large fortune and a mansion, only to find it filled with beautiful women who work for the deceased owner. He struggles to adjust to his new life, constantly trying to avoid the attention of the women and maintain his quiet existence.
Critical Reception
The film was met with a mixed reception, generally considered a lighthearted, albeit formulaic, comedy that relies heavily on Jerry Lewis's slapstick humor and physical comedy. While it found an audience appreciative of Lewis's signature style, critics often found the plot predictable and the humor dated.
What Reviewers Say
- Jerry Lewis delivers his characteristic brand of physical comedy.
- The plot is simple and predictable, serving mainly as a vehicle for Lewis's gags.
- A light and breezy comedy that appeals to fans of Lewis's humor.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through Google user ratings for this older title. However, general sentiment from available commentary suggests that fans of Jerry Lewis's comedic style found the film amusing, while others found it to be a typical, uninspired comedy of its era.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived with a different plot and title, but was re-written and re-titled to better suit Jerry Lewis's comedic persona.
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