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Lover Come Back

  • 19461946
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Lucille Ball, George Brent, Charles Winninger, and Vera Zorina in Lover Come Back (1946)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
A faithful wife takes gentle revenge on her philandering husband.A faithful wife takes gentle revenge on her philandering husband.A faithful wife takes gentle revenge on her philandering husband.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
150
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  • Director
    • William A. Seiter
  • Writers
    • Michael Fessier
    • Ernest Pagano
  • Stars
    • George Brent
    • Lucille Ball
    • Vera Zorina
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  • Director
    • William A. Seiter
  • Writers
    • Michael Fessier
    • Ernest Pagano
  • Stars
    • George Brent
    • Lucille Ball
    • Vera Zorina
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    • 4User reviews
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    George Brent
    George Brent
    • William 'Bill' Williams Jr.as William 'Bill' Williams Jr.
    Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball
    • Kay Williamsas Kay Williams
    Vera Zorina
    Vera Zorina
    • Madeline Lasloas Madeline Laslo
    Charles Winninger
    Charles Winninger
    • William 'Pa' Williams, Sr.as William 'Pa' Williams, Sr.
    Carl Esmond
    Carl Esmond
    • Paul Millardas Paul Millard
    Raymond Walburn
    Raymond Walburn
    • J.P. 'Joe' Winthropas J.P. 'Joe' Winthrop
    Wallace Ford
    Wallace Ford
    • Tubbsas Tubbs
    Elisabeth Risdon
    Elisabeth Risdon
    • 'Ma' Williamsas 'Ma' Williams
    William Wright
    William Wright
    • Jimmy Hennesseyas Jimmy Hennessey
    Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers
    • Martha, Kay's Maidas Martha, Kay's Maid
    Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn
    • Hotel Clerkas Hotel Clerk
    George Chandler
    George Chandler
    • Walteras Walter
    Joan Shawlee
    Joan Shawlee
    • Janieas Janie
    • (as Joan Fulton)
    Patricia Alphin
    Patricia Alphin
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    • (uncredited)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Dance Extraas Dance Extra
    • (uncredited)
    Wheaton Chambers
    • Butleras Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Lane Chandler
    Lane Chandler
    • Bellhopas Bellhop
    • (uncredited)
    Dorothy Christy
    Dorothy Christy
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William A. Seiter
    • Writers
      • Michael Fessier
      • Ernest Pagano
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    Storyline

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    Kay Williams, an executive with Styles, Inc., is true to her absent husband Bill despite much harassment for dates from co-workers. But when Bill finally returns from Europe, it becomes increasingly evident to Kay that he has been a world- class philanderer. Still loving him, Kay decides to take gentle revenge by making him think she does likewise. Ensuing comic events ridicule the double standard at every opportunity. —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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    • Taglines
      • HE Howls...SHE Prowls...It's a Panic! (print ad - Lubbock Evening Journal - Midway Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - June 24, 1947)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
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    • Trivia
      "The Hedda Hopper Show - This Is Hollywood" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on October 26, 1946 with George Brent reprising his film role.

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    7/10
    Starring Lucille Ball And A Beautiful Wardrobe
    This little romantic comedy doesn't break any new ground with a plot that has been done a dozen times before. However, when you get past that it is a very watchable film mainly due to pretty Lucille Ball. This vehicle features a very sophisticated character for Lucy to play, and she handles the task flawlessly.

    Lucy's wardrobe for this film is 40's high fashion at it's best and that combined with some very glamorous hairstyles make for a rare glimpse of Lucille Ball the Glamour Queen.

    If you can find it give it a look, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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    • michael-248
    • Apr 24, 2000

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 1946 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • When Lovers Meet
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Fessier Pagano Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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