Unfaithfully Yours

Released Nov 5, 1948

1h 45m

Romance

Comedy

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94%

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18 Reviews

85%

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1,000+ Ratings

Before he left for a brief European visit, symphony conductor Sir Alfred De Carter (Rex Harrison) casually asked his staid brother-in-law August (Rudy Vallee) to look out for his young wife, Daphne (Linda Darnell), during his absence. August has hired a private detective (Edgar Kennedy) to keep tabs on her. But when the private eye's report suggests Daphne might have been canoodling with his secretary (Kurt Kreuger), Sir Alfred begins to imagine how he might take his revenge.

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Pauline Kael

New Yorker

One of the most sophisticated slapstick comedies ever made.

Apr 7, 2016

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

No director ever matched Preston Sturges's way of blending low slapstick and literate dialogue comedy.

Nov 12, 2007

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

It is too bad that Preston Sturges is not compelled by law to turn out at least one movie -- maybe two -- a year. For nobody makes films as he does.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 25, 2006

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

A flop for the genius writer-director Preston Sturges, but also his last great movie.

Feb 1, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

In the last great film by Preston Sturges, the writer-director's signature wit and slapstick come together with an hysterical sense of the macabre, forming a comedy far ahead of its time.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 14, 2022

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Christopher Kane

Modern Screen

You get a little bit of everything here, and it's all Preston Sturges'.

Jun 29, 2021

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Alec B

Highly innovative for its time but I'm more taken in by Sturges' ability to be so nakedly honest while never forgetting to funny.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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Audience Member

Highly innovative for its time but I'm more taken in by Sturges' ability to be so nakedly honest while never forgetting to funny.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Tom M

Clever film that is almost ruined by a ridiculous 15 minute slapstick routine near the end.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/21

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Audience Member

It was two thirds through and aside from the ridiculous English hammy voice it was going so well. Then weirdly they threw in this slapstick comedy sketch that wasn't funny and ended the film in sop when it screamed out for a twist. Eurgh so disappointing after a hood set up.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

Para verla con paciencia, solo para amantes del cine clàsico.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

It was OK, definitely not as great as all the reviews state. First part was a bit slow, got better towards the end.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Preston Sturges

Director

Rex Harrison

Sir Alfred De Carter

Linda Darnell

Daphne De Carter

Rudy Vallee

August Henshler

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Henshler

Kurt Kreuger

Tony Windborn

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Synopsis

Before he left for a brief European visit, symphony conductor Sir Alfred De Carter (Rex Harrison) casually asked his staid brother-in-law August (Rudy Vallee) to look out for his young wife, Daphne (Linda Darnell), during his absence. August has hired a private detective (Edgar Kennedy) to keep tabs on her. But when the private eye's report suggests Daphne might have been canoodling with his secretary (Kurt Kreuger), Sir Alfred begins to imagine how he might take his revenge.

Director: Preston Sturges
Screenwriter: Preston Sturges
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 5, 1948, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 45m

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