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A wealthy older man, seeking to escape his loneliness, decides to hire a young woman to pose as his wife for a day. However, the situation becomes complicated when his adult children arrive unexpectedly, leading to a series of humorous and dramatic encounters as the hired 'wife' tries to maintain the charade.

The film was met with mixed reviews, appreciated for its comedic situations and performances, particularly from the lead actors, but sometimes criticized for its predictable plot and somewhat dated themes. It was a modest success at the box office in Sweden.

• Praised for its lighthearted humor and the chemistry between the leads.

• Some found the storyline to be formulaic and lacking in depth.

• Noted for capturing a snapshot of social norms and comedic sensibilities of the early 1930s.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this early Swedish film. However, contemporary discussions suggest it was viewed as an entertaining, if unremarkable, comedy-drama.

The film is a remake of the 1930 American film 'The Florist's Shop', which itself was based on a stage play.