Let’s Live a Little

Duke Crawford is under pressure at Montgomery Advertising to win back Michele Bennett, a key client and his former fiancée. Michele refuses to sign the contract until Duke shows genuine commitment. The high-stakes situation tests his professionalism and his personal resolve.

On the way to the psychologist's office, Duke accidentally leaves half his mustache after shaving with an electric razor. Jo Loring, a striking nerve psychologist, mistakes him for one of her disturbed patients. To prove his immunity to women, he kisses the doctor, complicating their first impression.

The next morning, Duke schedules an appointment with Jo as her patient. Jo advises that if he wants Michele to sign, he must wine and dine her, turning his romance into a marketing tactic. He begins to see Jo's influence as he considers his next move.

To test the plan, Duke takes Michele to a nightclub for a date while Jo arrives with her stern surgeon boyfriend, Dr. Richard Field, to observe for scientific reasons. The scene blends romance with observation, revealing how close Duke and Jo are becoming. Michele's reaction hints at a larger shift in Duke's priorities.

As Duke and Jo's chemistry grows, Michele senses the change and retaliates. A cake meant to seal a marriage contains an advertising contract instead, prompting Michele to throw Duke's drink and storm out. Duke's confidence collapses into a quivering reel of ad slogans.

Feeling responsible for Duke's fragility, Jo takes him to a lakeside lodge for a rest cure. The tranquil setting tests whether his misogynistic volatility can be quelled by affection. Duke relaxes, buoyed by Jo's influence, but remains emotionally unsettled.

A moonlit ride on the lake culminates in a kiss that convinces Duke he has overcome his fear of women. The restful confrontation with Jo turns into a declaration of love. The incident marks a turning point in their relationship.

Back in the city, Duke orchestrates a successful radio ad campaign for Jo's book, establishing his own improved reputation. Jo's theories gain public attention through the promotion. The collaboration starts to blur professional and romantic lines.

During a radio interview, Jo describes helping a patient by pretending to fall in love to trigger a transference. Duke overhears and feels betrayed, thinking he was used as a guinea pig in her experiments. He resolves to forget Jo and return to Michele.

News of Duke's impending engagement with Michele triggers Jo into a nervous breakdown. Dr. Field takes her to the lakeside lodge to treat her obsession with Duke. Despite attempts to move on, Jo cannot escape his image.

Dr. Field proposes to Jo, but she remains unable to see beyond Duke's face. The love-triangle dynamics complicate the care she gives herself and challenges Field's role. Jo's feelings for Duke continue to pull her away from commitment.

Duke leaves Michele to follow his heart and drives to the lakeside lodge. He finds Jo, embraces her, and convinces her that his kisses are real. The emotional reunion sets the stage for their reconciliation.

Jo and Duke acknowledge their love and decide to face the future together. The journey from professional pressure to personal belonging culminates in a renewed commitment. The film ends with their embrace and a hopeful note for what comes next.