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The Girl in the Bus
Bus Money dons various disguises on public buses to protect the defenceless from the bullies and receives heroic praise. Money meets Tai Ngau, a righteous journalist, when they bear witness to the callous response of Manager Mo to the death of his servant Ah-kwai. Tai writes to redress grievances of the deceased. When visiting the family of orphans, he chances on his kindred spirit giving the eldest daughter Ah-yin a gift of gold. Money exploits the weakness of Mo and her connection with his son Sze-fu to swindle a fortune out of the lewd man for the benefits of the fatherless children. Her rage grows learning that Mo's friend Fong Hak-sang has pulled off a lucrative fraud on returned overseas Chinese and forces Ah-yin to pledge herself in paying off her father's debts. Money, who has all kinds of tricks up her sleeve, teams up with Tai and gives Mo and Fong their comeuppance before setting off on her next mission.
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Plot Summary
A young man inherits a bus company and discovers a mysterious girl hidden on one of the buses. He becomes entangled in a quirky investigation to uncover her identity and the secrets surrounding her presence. The situation escalates with eccentric characters and humorous misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
The film received generally mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its thin plot and reliance on slapstick humor, although some acknowledged the efforts of the cast to inject energy into the proceedings. Audiences found it to be a lighthearted, if forgettable, comedic mystery.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its light comedic tone.
Criticized for a predictable and underdeveloped plot.
Jayne Mansfield's brief appearance was often highlighted as a memorable moment.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available suggest it was seen as a dated, low-budget comedy that offered occasional laughs but lacked significant substance.
Fun Fact
Jayne Mansfield's appearance in the film was reportedly a favor to the director, H. Bruce Humberstone, who had worked with her previously.
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