That Funny Feeling (1965) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Tom decides to play along because he becomes genuinely interested in Joan and curious to see how far the ruse will go. His vanity is also satisfied by having a woman go to such lengths to impress him. Additionally, testing Joan's willingness to maintain the lie gives him insight into her character and motives.

Foreshadowing: Earlier encounters show Tom is intrigued by Joan's plain-spoken charm, making his decision to pursue the deception more understandable.

• tom milford
• joan howell
• deception
• apartment
• vanity
• romance

When Tom arrives at what he knows is his own apartment and Joan welcomes him inside, the situation becomes impossible to ignore. Tom's familiarity with the space and his surprised reaction tip Joan off that something is wrong. The revelation comes when she realizes the man she's been trying to impress owns the very apartment she's been showing off.

Foreshadowing: Tom's initial shock at being welcomed into his own home plants the seed of doubt that eventually leads Joan to the truth.

• joan howell
• apartment discovery
• truth
• misunderstanding

After learning Tom knew about the apartment deception all along and was simply humoring her, Joan feels humiliated and wants revenge. She orchestrates the party to expose Tom's pattern of womanizing and embarrass him in front of his friends. The disguise as prostitutes adds shock value and publicly reveals his reputation.

Foreshadowing: The earlier mention of Tom's 'penchant for womanizing' and 'previous conquests' establishes his character, making Joan's retaliatory plan logical.

• joan revenge
• party
• tom womanizing
• former conquests
• exposure

Harvey is hiding property and assets from his acrimonious divorce. He stashes these items at Tom's place to keep them from his wife during the contentious separation. This subplot adds another layer to the escalating web of deception running through the film.

Foreshadowing: Harvey's wary attitude about Joan's presence and the arrangement hints at his desperate need to protect something hidden.

• harvey granson
• divorce
• hidden property
• stash

Facing the embarrassment of the raid and the legal consequences of the night's chaos, Tom experiences a moment of clarity about his feelings for Joan. The unconventional setting strips away his usual vanity and pretense. His proposal is impulsive but genuine, a result of the chaos forcing both characters to confront what they really want.

Foreshadowing: The gradual shift from Tom's womanizing ways to genuine interest in Joan throughout their encounters builds toward this serious commitment moment.

• tom proposes
• police van
• proposal
• unexpected
• romantic twist

The raid is prompted by the suspicious nature of the gathering, Tom's former conquests arriving in disguise as prostitutes creates enough noise to attract police attention. The combination of the unusual party setup, the disguises, and likely a neighbor's complaint brings law enforcement to the door.

Foreshadowing: Joan's revenge plan specifically involves drawing attention through shock value, which inadvertently leads to the very public disruption.

• police raid
• party
• chaos
• arrest
• disruption

The resolution comes through the chaotic party and police raid, which exposes all the deceptions in one climactic night. Rather than a quiet confession, the truth emerges publicly. The shared embarrassment and unconventional ending, with Tom proposing in the police van, forces both characters to drop their pretenses completely.

Foreshadowing: The entire buildup of mutual deception between Joan and Tom naturally culminates in a public reckoning.

• resolution
• misunderstanding
• truth revealed
• final scene

Tom chooses to move in with Harvey to maintain the ruse and avoid revealing that he knows the truth. Confronting Joan would expose his own complicity in the deception and end whatever connection is developing. By moving in with Harvey, Tom can continue the game while keeping his knowledge secret.

Foreshadowing: Tom's decision to 'test how far she's willing to go' explains his choice to observe rather than confront.

• tom moves in
• harvey
• living arrangement
• deception continued

By the end, after the police van ride and the chaos of the night, Audrey and Harvey begin flirting. Their connection provides a lighter subplot amid the main couple's turmoil. The ending suggests a potential new relationship forming between them, mirroring the unconventional romantic trajectory of the main story.

Foreshadowing: Audrey's presence as Joan's fellow aspiring actress and her involvement in the overall scheme sets up her eventual interaction with Harvey.

• audrey
• harvey
• romance
• ending
• flirtation

Tom's decision not to reveal the truth stems from a mix of vanity, curiosity, and genuine romantic interest. He wants to see how far Joan will go with the deception, and revealing his identity would rob him of that entertainment. His growing feelings for Joan also make him reluctant to end the connection prematurely, even if it means maintaining a false premise.

Foreshadowing: Tom's character as a 'successful publishing executive renowned for his charm' explains his enjoyment of the elaborate pretense.

• tom secret
• revelation
• 拖延
• motivation