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Landlady and Tenant
Sau-chen goes out with the tenant Wong Chun-ching over the protests of her class-conscious parents Eighth Uncle and his wife. To foot the medical bills of his mother, Sau-chen works as a promoter at the Products Expo for Lung Wah Pharmacy and attracts the unwanted attention of the boss Chin Hoi-ngan. Chin desires the woman as a concubine. Acting on the advice of his subordinate Chiu Chik, the boss invents a phantom son and proposes marriage with the offer of a handsome dowry. The employee Wong, short of cash and needs money fast, is drafted as his saviour to meet the parents when the plot is duly exposed. Teaming up with his tenants, Eighth Uncle invites the henpecked husband's termagant wife along and causes a scene. In gratitude of their efforts, the landlord and his wife give blessings to their daughter and her lover.
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Plot Summary
This short film features Jerry Lewis as a tenant dealing with a difficult landlady. The humor likely stems from the classic comedic situations arising from their clashing personalities and the everyday struggles of living in a rented space.
Critical Reception
As a short film, "Landlady and Tenant" did not receive extensive critical reviews in the same way a feature film would. It is primarily known as a brief showcase for Jerry Lewis's comedic talents in a specific setting.
What Reviewers Say
Jerry Lewis's physical comedy is on full display.
A brief, lighthearted comedic sketch.
Offers a glimpse into Tashlin's directorial style with Lewis.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, appreciating the simple comedic premise and Lewis's signature performance.
Fun Fact
This short film was part of a larger anthology, serving as a showcase for Frank Tashlin and Jerry Lewis.
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