Boss Lady
"Boss Lady," starring Lynn Bari as Gwen F. Allen, aired during "Fireside Theater" and was produced by Jack Wrather and Robert Mann. Bari portrays Gwen, a beautiful and efficient top executive in the male-dominated construction industry. As "Boss Lady" of Glendale Homes, the nation's largest housing developer, she is known as "G.F." While she efficiently manages her company, her primary challenges are finding a general manager who isn't infatuated with her and preventing her father, the figurehead chairman (Nicholas Joy), from mismanaging the business. Gwen believes she's solved the first issue by hiring Jeff Standish (Glenn Langan) as general manager, but her father remains a concern.
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Plot Summary
A struggling dress shop owner inherits a controlling stake in a large manufacturing firm. She faces immediate opposition from the male-dominated board of directors and the company's president, who underestimates her business acumen. Through clever strategy and a bit of manipulation, she works to prove her capabilities and turn the company around.
Critical Reception
Boss Lady was a modest production that received a generally lukewarm reception from critics upon its release. While it offered some light entertainment through its comedic premise and a capable lead performance, it was often seen as a formulaic romantic comedy that did not break new ground.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its lighthearted comedic tone.
- Lynn Bari's performance as the titular 'boss lady' was noted as a positive element.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of significant originality.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through typical online aggregators for this older film. However, general sentiment suggests it was viewed as a pleasant, if unexceptional, romantic comedy for its time.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a story by Richard B. Shull, who also contributed to the screenplay for the 1947 film 'The Farmer's Daughter'.
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