Lover Come Back (1961)

A series of misunderstandings leaves an advertising executive with a campaign for a product which has not been invented yet while he romances his rival in the guise of its inventor.

Director:

Delbert Mann

Writers:

Stanley Shapiro, Paul Henning

Stars:

Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Rock Hudson	...	Jerry Webster
Doris Day	...	Carol Templeton
Tony Randall	...	Peter 'Pete' Ramsey
Edie Adams	...	Rebel Davis
Jack Oakie	...	J. Paxton Miller
Jack Kruschen	...	Doctor Linus Tyler
Ann B. Davis	...	Millie, Carol's Secretary
Howard St. John	...	Mr. John Brackett
Joe Flynn	...	Hadley
Jack Albertson	...	Fred
Charles Watts	...	Charlie
Ward Ramsey	...	Hodges, Liquor Industry Representative
Karen Norris	...	Kelly, Jerry's Secretary
Donna Douglas	...	Deborah, Peter's Secretary

Storyline

Jerry Webster and Carol Templeton are both in the advertising business, but for different agencies. Annoyed by Jerry's methods of using alcohol and women to ensure contracts for his agency, Carol tries to get him thrown out of his profession. To avoid this Jerry bribes the girl who'd testify against him, by starring her in a TV commercial for a product named VIP that he's just made up. By accident these commercials are broadcasted and to keep his job, Jerry has to come up with VIP for which he enlists the help of Doctor Linus Tyler. Carol goes to see the Doctor to try and get the VIP account, but because she and Jerry have never met, she mistakes Jerry for the Doctor. Jerry then takes advantage of this situation to win her.

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Plot Keywords:

advertising | scientist | nobel prize | television commercial | song during opening credits | 

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Taglines:

A riotous new twist in the art of gentle persuasion!

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 March 1962 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ein Pyjama für zwei

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI), 7 Pictures, Nob Hill Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jack Oakie's final movie appearance.

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Goofs

At one point in the film, Jerry and Carol talk with an aquarium behind them, which holds a fish that is eaten by another as the scene ends. The "aquarium" is clearly just a short loop of film being played forwards and backwards in succession - the fish repeats the same two motions over and over until it is eaten.

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Quotes

Jerry Webster: [Jerry Webster enters wearing a woman's full length mink coat]
Fred: He's the last guy in the world I woulda' figured.

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Connections

Featured in Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Should I Surrender"
(uncredited)
Music by Adam Ross
Lyrics by William Landan
Sung in the background by Doris Day

User Reviews

Hudson & Day can't lose

Some may consider the Rock Hudson / Doris Day comedies of the 50's and 60's to be dated, corny, and sexist to boot but I find them still to be clever and sparklingly funny, and, viewed today, wonderfully innocent. The comic chemistry between Doris Day and Rock Hudson was unique and ranks with other classic pairings such as Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. This movie will always have a nostalgic place in my memory, as it was the first 'adult' comedy I saw. I was fifteen and saw it in Radio City Music Hall with my church youth fellowship group on a trip to New York. My, how risque it seemed! Of note is Jack Oakie's delightful bit as the southern colonel in what turned out to be his last feature film ("Just a tay-uch!")