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

Producer Ross Hunter originally announced this in 1961 as a vehicle which he hoped to cast with David Niven, Nancy Kwan and Claudette Colbert.

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Quotes

Germaine Stacy: [Being kissed by her husband] You never kissed me like *that* before dark.

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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

"If A Man Answers"
Music and Lyrics by Bobby Darin
Performed by Bobby Darin

User Reviews

I want it!

This is nothing but a "feel good" movie, and sometimes those are the very best kind to watch. I saw this movie years and years ago but haven't forgotton it. Why haven't they released it for home viewing yet? I want it on DVD...but I'd take it on VHS. I JUST WANT IT!!!!