A mistaken identity musical in which an American heiress and a Viennese journalist switch places so they can live different lives. Two men get connected with the supposed rich woman.
So, should you bother? If you're into dusty, black-and-white comedies where people talk very fast and wear fancy hats, you’ll probably have a decent time. If you prefer your movies to have, you know, actual stakes or logical plot lines, you might find this one a bit grating. It’s mostly for people who like their cinema...
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"So, should you bother? If you're into dusty, black-and-white comedies where people talk very fast and wear fancy hats, you’ll probably have a decent time. If you prefer your movies to have, you know, actual stakes or logical plot lines, you might find this one a bit grating. It’s mostly for people who like their cinema to feel like a theater play that accidentally got caught on film. There is this moment about halfway through where the American heiress is trying to play the part of a regular Vi..."
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