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Robert (Jack Lemmon) and Nina Tracy (Judy Holliday) were once a happy couple, but eight years of marriage has taken a toll on their relationship. They decide to call it quits and get a divorce. In their ensuing freedom, they are excited to dive back into the world of dating. Nina has a date with a suave actor (Donald Curtis), and Robert meets a blonde bombshell (Kim Novak). However, when their dalliances get complicated, they quickly realize that single life might not be what they bargained for.
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Richard Brody The New Yorker 08/01/2016
Holliday, famous for portraying ditzes of accidental genius, here plays someone like herself-a smart and worldly woman whose professional life requires her to dumb down. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 06/18/2023
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Phffft benefits substantially from the predictably compelling, charismatic efforts of its two stars... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Seth G Aug 27 I like Jack Lemmon and Judy Holliday, but this is a waste of talent. Time has not helped it is outdated sexual sensibilities. See more Steve D 06/27/2023 They spent as much time on the script as the films name. See more W. W. W 06/19/2023 they could do it better, especially Holiday See more 06/11/2023 Good family watching right here. Yes, I recommend it James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas June 10, 2023. See more 02/10/2019 Jack Lemmon and Judy Holliday are well cast together in this comedy! Kim Novak played a small but different role in this here comedy! Worth seeing! See more @TMProofreader 02/02/2019 The best comedy movie ever made! See more Read all reviews
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Mark Robson

Director

Judy Holliday

Nina

Jack Lemmon

Robert Tracey

Kim Novak

Janis

Jack Carson

Charlie Nelson

Luella Gear

Mrs. Edith Chapman
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Synopsis Robert (Jack Lemmon) and Nina Tracy (Judy Holliday) were once a happy couple, but eight years of marriage has taken a toll on their relationship. They decide to call it quits and get a divorce. In their ensuing freedom, they are excited to dive back into the world of dating. Nina has a date with a suave actor (Donald Curtis), and Robert meets a blonde bombshell (Kim Novak). However, when their dalliances get complicated, they quickly realize that single life might not be what they bargained for.
Director
Mark Robson
Production Co
Columbia Pictures
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 10, 1954, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2012
Runtime
1h 31m
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