If a Man Answers (1962)

Rich socialite, Sandra Dee meets and marries photographer Bobby Darin and attempts to "train" him to be the perfect husband. Look for a very young Stephanie Powers as the devious friend .

Director:

Henry Levin

Writers:

Richard Morris (screenplay), Winifred Wolfe (novel)

Stars:

Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin, Micheline Presle

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sandra Dee	...	Chantal Stacy
Bobby Darin	...	Eugene Wright
Micheline Presle	...	Germaine Stacy
John Lund	...	John Stacy
Cesar Romero	...	Robert Swan / Adam Wright
Stefanie Powers	...	Tina
Christopher Knight	...	Richard
Ted Thorpe	...	Florist
Roger Bacon	...	Messenger
John Bleifer	...	Mr. Riordan, Tobacconist
Pamela Searle	...	Model
Warrene Ott	...	Rita
Dani Lynn	...	Bunny
Charlene Holt	...	Lisa, Model
Gloria Camacho	...	Model

Storyline

Rich socialite, Sandra Dee meets and marries photographer Bobby Darin and attempts to "train" him to be the perfect husband. Look for a very young Stephanie Powers as the devious friend .

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Plot Keywords:

marriage | photographer | book | dog | pregnant daughter | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

10 October 1962 (USA)

Also Known As:

...gefrühstückt wird zu Hause

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ross Hunter Productions, Universal International Pictures (UI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

At one point, producer Ross Hunter mentioned Tammy Grimes for the role played by Sandra Dee.

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Quotes

Chantal: No, no, Mr. Wright. Even thought I am half-French, when a perfect stranger tells you that his interest in you is purely physical... Mon dieu!
Eugene: Yeah, but you didn't let me finish. I'd like you to come over to my place tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Ten dollars an hour.
Chantal: [slaps him]

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Crazy Credits

The film ends with the French word "Finis" displayed on the screen, and after a slight pause, the words "We hardly think so." appear.

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Connections

References Flower Drum Song (1961)

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Soundtracks

"A True, True Love"
Music and Lyrics by Bobby Darin
Performed by Bobby Darin

User Reviews

Piquant exception

Okay, so Dee ain't Day, and Darin is hardly Hudson. There's a couple of surprises in this movie. In fact, there's a delicious exception to the rule: a woman in her forties who is wise, glamorous and a successful wife and mother. Micheline Presle plays Dee's mother, and she's the one who advises her daughter to treat her husband like a dog. "Husbands often leave home; pets never do. There must be a reason." And, "Most husbands are not given the affection and consideration of the average dog." She smiles knowingly, and Dee begins to follow instructions: "Never lose your temper with your puppy...Praise him lavishly when he does something right...Make living with you so much fun he never wants to go anywhere else..." And it works. Food for thought.