Hen Pecked

A successful architect is fed up with his overbearing mother and nagging wife. He devises a plan to get rid of them both, but his schemes go hilariously awry. The film follows his increasingly desperate attempts to regain control of his life.

Hen Pecked was met with a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who found its humor to be predictable and its plot overly contrived. While some praised the performances, particularly Celeste Holm's, the film was largely seen as a forgettable comedy that failed to live up to its potential.

• The film relies on tired comedic tropes and a formulaic plot.

• Performances are adequate but cannot salvage the weak script.

• Offers little in the way of original humor or insightful commentary.

Google audience: Audience reception for Hen Pecked is largely unavailable. Those who have seen it seem to recall it as a light, albeit unremarkable, comedy from the era.

Charles Nelson Reilly, primarily known for his stage and television work, directed only a handful of films, making Hen Pecked a lesser-known entry in his directorial filmography.