Lover Come Back [1961]

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Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
Rock Hudson and Doris Day had one of the sweetest chemistries in the movies--as demonstrated in several light comedies, including Lover Come Back and its predecessor, 1959's Pillow Talk. The two similar films feature a handsome, duplicitous Hudson duping--then falling for--an earnest Day. In Lover Come Back, the two play Jerry Webster and Carol Templeton, rival advertising agents, vying for the same clients--until Jerry makes up a product, Vip, to get out of a scrape. As Madison Avenue catches Vip fever, Jerry falls deeper into the facade--and into love with Carol, who schemes to steal the nonexistent account away from him.

Tony Randall plays Peter Ramsay, Webster's hapless boss, who's an effective foil both comically and physically as he stands next to the much taller Hudson. The trio's differing brands of humour blend charmingly: Hudson's sardonic coyness, Day's innocent sweetness and Randall's nervous edginess. Look for a pre-Brady Bunch Ann B Davis as Mille, Carol's loyal assistant, and a pre-Beverly Hillbillies Donna Douglas as Ramsay's secretary. --NF Mendoza

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2006-04-05 rating:
Good fun
Although made later than 'Pillow Talk' which has a near identical plot, 'Lover Come Back' has the edge.

Hudson and Day play account executives at rival advertising firms. Carol Templeton (Day) is new to the business and is foiled in her attempts to secure a big account by Gerry Webster (Hudson) who habitually influences potential clients with a barrage of booze and girls. They have never met each other and thereby the stage is set for comic confusion.

Mistakenly believing that Webster is chasing the account for a mystery product called 'Vip', Carol attempts to intercede between him and reclusive scientist Linus Tyler, whom she has learned is being cultivated by Webster to work on 'Vip'. However, she mistakes Webster for Tyler and he takes advantage of her ignorance by pumping her and her agency for ideas and expenses.

Hudson, one of the most handsome actors of his time, plays extremely well as the pretend innocent, reeling in nice girl Carol, who falls in love with what she believes to be a sensitive and lonely genius.

Tony Randall is on good form as Hudson's lily-livered boss, lending a slightly zany edge to the plot.

Day is, as always, in great shape, enhanced by gorgeous outfits by Irene, though these are detracted from somewhat by the bizarre hats she wears in many scenes. She was about 37 when this film was made, requiring the use of soft focus in many close-ups to help suspend disbelief at her girlish approach to sex and love.

Nonetheless, when viewed in the context of its time and enjoyed as a light, bright romp, laced with subtle ribaldry and innuendo, it's good fun and cheerfully engaging.

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review by: xyzzy date: 2002-11-27 rating:
Just a touch mam
This is an explosive tale. Rock and Doris are rival advertising execs with different approaches to doing business. Carol Templeton (Doris) thinks Jerry Webster (Rock) is unethical in his business practices and while trying to catch him at it is also trying to steel his next account. Jerry on the other hand is just trying to catch Carol and parries her attack with the VIP girl. While he is occupied with the chase, Peter 'Pete' Ramsey proceeds to sell VIP. Things just heat up from there. My favorite part is where Tony Randall uses a moose call and gets what he wants.


review by: date: 2001-04-07 rating:
Rock and Doris rock!!!
A brilliant film underlining the successful partnership of Doris Day and Rock Hudson. Fans new and old will love it. I dare you not to laugh all the way through!

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