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    Her Cardboard Lover

    • 19421942
    • PassedPassed
    • 1h 33min
    IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    652
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    Robert Taylor and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    ComedyRomance

    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... Read allA 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.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.

    IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    652
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • Jacques Deval(play "Dans sa candeur naïve")
      • Valerie Wyngate(play adaptation: English)
      • P.G. Wodehouse(play adaptation: English)
    • Stars
      • Norma Shearer
      • Robert Taylor
      • George Sanders
    Top credits
    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • Jacques Deval(play "Dans sa candeur naïve")
      • Valerie Wyngate(play adaptation: English)
      • P.G. Wodehouse(play adaptation: English)
    • Stars
      • Norma Shearer
      • Robert Taylor
      • George Sanders
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    • 30User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Robert Taylor and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    Robert Taylor and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    George Sanders, Robert Taylor, Raymond Hatton, Frank McHugh, Norma Shearer, and Chill Wills in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    Robert Taylor and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Patterson in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    Robert Taylor and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    George Sanders and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    Robert Taylor and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    George Sanders, Robert Taylor, and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    George Sanders, Robert Taylor, and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    George Sanders, Robert Taylor, and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)
    George Sanders, Robert Taylor, and Norma Shearer in Her Cardboard Lover (1942)

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    Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer
    • Consuelo Croydenas Consuelo Croyden
    Robert Taylor
    Robert Taylor
    • Terry Trindaleas Terry Trindale
    George Sanders
    George Sanders
    • Tony Barlingas Tony Barling
    Frank McHugh
    Frank McHugh
    • Chappie Champagneas Chappie Champagne
    Elizabeth Patterson
    Elizabeth Patterson
    • Evaas Eva
    Chill Wills
    Chill Wills
    • Judgeas Judge
    King Baggot
    King Baggot
    • Police Officer in Courtroomas Police Officer in Courtroom
    • (uncredited)
    John Berkes
    John Berkes
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Biby
    Edward Biby
    • Casino Patronas Casino Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Ben Carter
    Ben Carter
    • Elevator Operatoras Elevator Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    • Arresting Plainclothesmanas Arresting Plainclothesman
    • (uncredited)
    Heinie Conklin
    Heinie Conklin
    • Drunk in Courtroomas Drunk in Courtroom
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Crane
    Richard Crane
    • Casino Pageas Casino Page
    • (uncredited)
    Russell Custer
    • Courtroom Spectatoras Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Helen Dickson
    Helen Dickson
    • Casino Patronas Casino Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Elliott
    Frank Elliott
    • Croupieras Croupier
    • (uncredited)
    Rex Evans
    • Dogar - Hotel Desk Clerkas Dogar - Hotel Desk Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Franklyn Farnum
    Franklyn Farnum
    • Casino Patronas Casino Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • Jacques Deval(play "Dans sa candeur naïve") (screenplay)
      • Valerie Wyngate(play adaptation: English)
      • P.G. Wodehouse(play adaptation: English)
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    Storyline

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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. —frankfob2@yahoo.com
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Playing With Love is Risky - But Such Fun! (print ad - Lubbock Morning Avalanche - Lindsey Theatre -Lubbock, Texas - September 10, 1942)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Final film of Norma Shearer.
    • Quotes

      Terry Trindale: Who shall I say it's from, her lawyer?

      Tony Barling: Lawyer? Hardly.

      Terry Trindale: Well if this were bad news...

      Tony Barling: Do I look like bad new?

    • Crazy credits
      "The End. America Needs Your Money. Buy War Bonds And Stamps Every Pay Day."
    • Connections
      Version of The Cardboard Lover (1928)
    • Soundtracks
      I Dare You
      (1942) (uncredited)
      Music by Burton Lane
      Lyrics by Ralph Freed
      Played during the opening credits and often as background music
      Played on piano by Robert Taylor
      Reprised on piano by Robert Taylor and sung by him and Frank McHugh
      Sung a cappella by Norma Shearer

    User reviews30

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    Top review
    Amazing spontaneous talent!
    Someone posted the comment that this film is "forgettable" and "triffling." But I saw Norma Shearer and Robert Taylor playing off each other with such spontaneity that I could only admire their talents all the more. Also, compare their rare comedic talents together in this film, along with their deep and tragic mutual acting in "Escape." Such a pair of talent-generating stars!
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    5
    • JBThackery
    • Jul 1, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 16, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Älskaren
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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