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The Single Husband
Ashour is a polygamist who marries for the tenth time the widow, Azhar, which angers his other wives. As he prepares to take yet another wife called Rasmia, he discovers that Rasmia is the daughter of his first ex-wife, Nafisa, which turns his life upside down.
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Plot Summary
A bachelor finds himself in a series of comedic misunderstandings when he tries to maintain his single status while juggling multiple romantic interests. His attempts to keep his various relationships separate lead to increasingly absurd situations. The film follows his frantic efforts to avoid commitment and the chaos that ensues.
Critical Reception
The Single Husband was a lesser-known film of its era, generally receiving mild reviews that acknowledged its lighthearted comedic intentions. It was not a major critical or commercial success, often seen as a forgettable entry in the romantic comedy genre of the 1960s.
What Reviewers Say
The film's humor relies heavily on mistaken identity and farcical scenarios.
Performances are generally adequate for the light comedic tone.
The plot, while amusing, lacks significant depth or memorable moments.
Google audience: Audience reception for "The Single Husband" is not widely documented, but it is generally considered a minor comedy from the 1960s, unlikely to have garnered significant widespread fan discussion or a strong audience following.
Fun Fact
H. Bruce Humberstone, the director, was known for his work on musicals and adventure films earlier in his career, making this comedy a slight departure.
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