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1963 · 100 mins · English
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Directed by
Don Weis
Starring
Marie Windsor, Stephen Coit, Rip Torn, Lucille Ball, Lurene Tuttle, Jim Backus

Parker Ballantine, a respected New York theater critic, faces a personal dilemma when his wife writes a new stage play. As the debut nears, he must choose whether to recuse himself from reviewing it to protect his marriage, or betray his professional integrity. The story humorously examines the clash between art, criticism and marital loyalty.

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