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The Millionairess
Claire Lee is used to doing what she wants to, when she wants to. This creates problems which eventually gets her locked up in jail. It seems as though she flashed her body at the Astrodome this time. While in jail Marc Stevens, a reporter for the National Screw, comes to interview Andrea. She is proud of her sexual exploits and is more than willing to be interviewed. Marc gets carried away with her stories and fantasizes himself into the scenes. We also get to see Andrea seduce the jail guard, a female inmate, and have a sizzling encounter between her and Marc.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young woman, unhappy with her inheritance and the people around her, decides to test if love can be bought. She sets a challenge: any man who can make her laugh and smile for a week will win her hand and her fortune. This leads to a series of comedic encounters and romantic entanglements as various suitors attempt to win her over.
Critical Reception
The 1974 television film adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's "The Millionairess" received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its vibrant musical numbers and the performances of its lead cast. While some critics found the plot somewhat dated, the production was generally lauded for its energy and faithfulness to the source material's witty social commentary.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lively musical numbers and engaging performances.
The comedic elements and witty dialogue were often highlighted.
Some found the narrative structure to be less compelling than the musical interludes.
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Fun Fact
The original play "The Millionairess" by George Bernard Shaw was first performed in 1936, with Katharine Hepburn starring in a later Broadway production in 1952.
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