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Please Believe Me
A woman in London unexpectedly inherits a Texas ranching fortune, and takes a transatlantic voyage to collect her fortune, not suspecting two men aboard both plan on winning her hand before she reaches America. One is a gambler interested in her money, and the other, a rich man looking for a wife. The rich man's friend, meanwhile, believes the heiress is actually a gold-digger.
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Plot Summary
A young woman (Kay Kendall) travels the globe, charming wealthy men into marrying her and then convincing them to leave their fortunes to her before divorcing them. Her latest target is a naive young man (Donald O'Connor) who happens to be independently wealthy. She plans to repeat her successful pattern, but this time, unexpected feelings and complications arise, potentially thwarting her meticulously laid plans.
Critical Reception
Please Believe Me was a minor romantic comedy that received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics found its premise amusing and the performances of its lead actors engaging, others felt the plot was predictable and lacked genuine comedic spark. It is largely considered a lighthearted, forgettable film from its era.
What Reviewers Say
The film's comedic premise relies heavily on the charm of its leads, particularly Kay Kendall's manipulative character.
Some reviewers found the romantic entanglements and ensuing complications to be engaging, while others deemed them contrived.
Ultimately, it's viewed as a pleasant but unremarkable romantic comedy of the 1950s.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Please Believe Me' are scarce due to its age and relative obscurity. However, available comments suggest a general appreciation for the lighthearted escapism and the chemistry between the main actors, though some find the plot somewhat dated.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of the earlier Hollywood appearances for British actress Kay Kendall, who would later gain more recognition for her roles in British comedies.
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