A wealthy woman, trying to discourage a former boyfriend from pursuing her, hires a young songwriter who needs money to pay off his gambling debts to pretend to be her boyfriend. The ...
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| Norma Shearer | ... | Consuelo Croyden | |
| Robert Taylor | ... | Terry Trindale | |
| George Sanders | ... | Tony Barling | |
| Frank McHugh | ... | Chappie Champagne | |
| Elizabeth Patterson | ... | Eva | |
| Chill Wills | ... | Judge | |
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A wealthy woman, trying to discourage a former boyfriend from pursuing her, hires a young songwriter who needs money to pay off his gambling debts to pretend to be her boyfriend. The problem is that the "phony" boyfriend is actually really in love with her. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com
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Playing With Love is Risky - But Such Fun!Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 July 1942 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A caza de novio See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USACompany Credits
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Runtime:
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Terry Trindale: Oh, well, thank you.
Consuelo Croyden: Impertinent. Talkative. Fresh. Are you honest? I think you are.
Terry Trindale: So do I.
Consuelo Croyden: That's good.
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(1842) (uncredited)
Written by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Partially played on piano by Robert Taylor during his first piano version of "I Dare You"
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This film's television premiere took place in Los Angeles Monday 21 January 1957 on KTTV (Channel 11), followed by Philadelphia Saturday 26 January 1957 on WFIL (Channel 6); it first aired in Cincinnati 12 February 1957 on WXIX (Channel 19) (Newport KY), in Seattle 14 February 1957 on KING (Channel 5), in New Haven CT 1 March 1957 on WNHC (Channel 8), in Altoona PA 7 March 1957 on WFBG (Channel 10), in Chicago 19 March 1957 on WBBM (Channel 2), in Minneapolis 5 July 1957 on KMGM (Channel 9), and in San Francisco 3 January 1958 on KGO (Channel 7). Its earliest documented telecast in New York City presently stands at 10 July 1962 on WCBS (Channel 2) See more »Quotes
Consuelo Croyden: One thing is obvious, you're mad!Terry Trindale: Oh, well, thank you.
Consuelo Croyden: Impertinent. Talkative. Fresh. Are you honest? I think you are.
Terry Trindale: So do I.
Consuelo Croyden: That's good.
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"The End. America Needs Your Money. Buy War Bonds And Stamps Every Pay Day." See more »Soundtracks
Frühlingslied (Spring Song) Op.62 #6(1842) (uncredited)
Written by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Partially played on piano by Robert Taylor during his first piano version of "I Dare You"
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Why does George Sanders always play the cad? I think he's very sexy, and this was the perfect role for him. Too bad Sanders was always cast as the cad/rival. I would like to have seen him as a romantic lead more often. Anyway Sanders and Shearer are delightful and very watchable in this film. They're both extremely talented actors, and the chemistry was believable. Shearer wasn't at her best, and didn't have much of a script to work with, but she proves she's one of the great movie stars - you simply cannot take your eyes off her. However, Taylor stole the show with his brilliant comedic expression and timing. He's a marvelous actor and used those eyebrows to their full potential in "Her Cardboard Lover". This is a very cute romantic romp of a film with some truly funny scenes.