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Teacher's Pet

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Teacher's Pet

Released Apr 1, 1958

2h 0m

Comedy

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Newspaper editor Jim Gannon (Clark Gable) doesn't have much respect for college journalism programs, so he's irate when his boss sends him to speak at a night-school class. Despite clashing with instructor Erica Stone (Doris Day), Jim falls for the attractive teacher. He decides to join the class under an assumed identity, and the two begin a flirtatious relationship. When Jim's girlfriend, Peggy DeFore (Mamie Van Doren), catches wind of the situation, however, she's none too pleased.

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Erich Kuersten

New York Times

An intelligent look at a time when the old guard of tough-talking gumshoes and snappy reporters were about to surrender to a new breed: educated and self-aware men and women.

Oct 31, 2006

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A romantic comedy par excellence.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 10, 2025

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Gig Young contributes a lively portrayal of a famed psychologist with a sense of humor.

Nov 7, 2019

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James Plath

Family Home Theater

Along with Pillow Talk it's one of Doris Day's most delightful and enduring romantic comedies, and the kids get a two-for, since she's paired with pop culture icon Clark Gable.

Rated: B+

Apr 3, 2016

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Brings together journalism and romance into a delicious rather than a nutritious omelet.

Rated: B

Mar 9, 2008

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...breezy and likeable.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 25, 2006

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Farah R

It's not the best Doris Day movie, but there are themes I liked in this comedic satire, and coupled with fantastic performances from Doris Day and Clark Gable, I enjoyed it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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Rare T

The columns of this movie are filled with creativity, wittiness, ironically sardonic humor… and Doris Day, of course. It makes the space occupied by words worth the time. The Teacher’s Pet is swashbuckling and diverting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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Alana F

Very quotable movie. I'm convinced that it's an analogy of the US political system, a hopeful one. The realist vs the idealist, the proletariat vs the petite bourgeoisie, "the old pros and the eggheads". It's not quite as cutting as a hardcore journalism film, or laugh out loud funny as a slapstick comedy, but it's still thoughtful, enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Chris M

One of the earliest liar revealed story. As Erica believes in education and he believes in learning by doing. Several modern rom-coms are thankful for this. A great cast but there are some mild character issues. Overall, it's sweet, funny if slow rom-com from the golden era.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/04/23

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Audience Member

Clark Gable is 21 years older than his love interest Doris Day. Where it gets absurd is that his method of seduction is dipping a woman over his arm and planting a forceful kiss on her mouth. He was clearly stranded in times even more ancient than the 1950's. On top of that, he manages to eliminate the much more eligible Gig Young as his competition by getting him drunk. When Doris finally falls for Clark, it is by no means convincing.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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steve d

Nothing new but the actors are fun.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Synopsis

Newspaper editor Jim Gannon (Clark Gable) doesn't have much respect for college journalism programs, so he's irate when his boss sends him to speak at a night-school class. Despite clashing with instructor Erica Stone (Doris Day), Jim falls for the attractive teacher. He decides to join the class under an assumed identity, and the two begin a flirtatious relationship. When Jim's girlfriend, Peggy DeFore (Mamie Van Doren), catches wind of the situation, however, she's none too pleased.

Director: George Seaton
Producer: William Perlberg, George Seaton
Screenwriter: Fay Kanin, Michael Kanin
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 1958, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2012
Runtime: 2h 0m

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