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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Gordon Douglas•Genres: Comedy, Drama
Plot Summary
A young and ambitious advertising man is offered a lucrative promotion, but it comes with a condition: he must divorce his wife and marry the daughter of his boss. Torn between his career aspirations and his love for his family, he grapples with the moral dilemma.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Jack Lemmon's performance but finding the premise somewhat contrived. Audience reception was moderate.
What Reviewers Say
- Jack Lemmon delivers a compelling performance as a man facing a difficult moral choice.
- The film's premise explores themes of ambition and compromise in the corporate world.
- While the story has its strengths, some found the narrative predictable.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on the novel "The Golden Spur" by Dawn Powell.
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