Four's a Crowd
Four's a Crowd

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Four's a Crowd

1938
Movie
93 min
English

A public relations man falls for his most difficult client's granddaughter.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Michael CurtizGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy bachelor, Lord Bertie Meadows, is tired of his friends always asking him for money. He concocts a plan to appear broke by staging a fake bankruptcy with the help of his loyal butler. However, his scheme gets complicated when he falls for the daughter of the very man he's trying to deceive, and his friends try to help him, unaware of his true financial situation.

Critical Reception

Four's a Crowd was generally well-received by critics upon its release, with many praising its lighthearted humor and the chemistry between its stars. While not considered a landmark film, it was appreciated as a charming and entertaining romantic comedy of its era, offering escapism with its sophisticated setting and witty dialogue.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty banter and screwball comedy elements.

  • The star power of Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland was a significant draw.

  • Seen as a pleasant, if somewhat predictable, romantic entanglement.

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Fun Fact

This film reunited Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, who had previously starred together in several successful films for Warner Bros., including 'Captain Blood' and 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'.

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