Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed?

Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed?

Year: 1963

Runtime: 103 mins

Language: English

Director: Daniel Mann

Comedy

Dean Martin poses the day’s hottest question, thrusting TV star Jason Steel into an awkward role as confidant for his best‑friend’s bored wives. Jason must politely deflect their flirtations while struggling to keep his own shaky romance intact, leading to a series of comic misunderstandings.

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1

Fame and pressure mount at the store opening

Jason is overwhelmed by the adoration of fans and a sense that his TV role has grown stale. The all-women mob surrounding him at the store opening signals the chaotic attention he can’t escape. The combination of fame and a stalled project begins to weigh on him emotionally.

Opening day Store opening
2

Weekly poker night and plans for marriage

Jason reunites with his poker buddies for their weekly game and they discuss marriage, with Jason boasting about Melissa and the life they’ll build. He hints that marriage will prove how great it can be once they’re actually married. The talk underscores his longing for stability amid growing personal stress.

Wednesday evening Tom's house / poker night
3

Jacqueline calls for advice; kisses Jason

Jacqueline asks Jason for advice about the excitement leaving her marriage, and he listens sympathetically. She leans in and kisses him, which he resists and tells her to speak to Tom instead. The moment heightens tension and sets up later misinterpretations.

After first poker night Jason's home
4

Charlie misreads the moment and suspects an affair

Charlie overhears the kiss and wrongly believes Jason is having an affair with Jacqueline. His suspicions create friction at home and plant seeds of distrust that will echo through the story. The misunderstanding begins to spiral as rumors spread.

Following Jacqueline's visit Jason's home
5

Second poker night; Tobi calls; dancing and doubt

During the next poker night, Tobi, Harry's wife, calls Jason for marriage advice. He leaves the game to meet her at his house and they share a playful moment as he offers guidance. Charlie's jealousy flares again, doubling down on the fear of an affair.

Second poker night Jason's house
6

On-set tension over late nights

Back at work, Harry cautions Melissa not to let Jason stay up late, implying it will hurt his performance. Melissa grows confused by Jason’s behavior and questions about the wedding. The tension between work and personal life intensifies.

After second poker night Film set
7

Third poker night spirals into investigation

At the next poker night, the friends wonder why Jason keeps shopping for other wives. Jason dutifully offers marriage advice to Yoshimi's wife Isami, then to Tobi, then to Jacqueline, while each woman hides for the next call. A policeman rings, provoking an investigation and forcing the women to reveal themselves, escalating the situation.

Third poker night Jason's home
8

Jason seeks professional help

Frustrated, Jason schedules an appointment with Sanford, a psychiatrist. He confesses that the wives’ calls are overwhelming and that he fears his marriage could collapse like those of his friends. After the session, he feels a sense of relief and resolves to marry Melissa.

After third poker night Sanford's office
9

Stella and Sanford panic over Jason's alleged lust

Stella, Melissa's best friend and Sanford's assistant, eavesdrops on Jason's confession and both she and Sanford fear he’s lusting after the wives. They panic about what this could mean for everyone involved and the potential fallout if the truth comes out.

After Jason's session Sanford's office
10

Jason confesses to Melissa; scheme begins

Jason calls Melissa and confesses everything. Though wary of his neurosis, Melissa agrees with Stella's plan to marry another man, Sam, to push Jason toward commitment. The scheme marks a turning point in how the relationship will be tested.

Shortly after confession Phone call
11

Melissa's mock marriage and its fallout

A few days later Melissa 'marries' Sam as part of the plan, but she soon confesses that the marriage was a mistake and leaves Sam. Jason tells Melissa that he wants to marry her, and she must divorce Sam to make it real. The deception injects urgency into their relationship.

A few days later Melissa's apartment
12

Trick revealed during a trip to Tijuana

Stella lies that they’re flying to Tijuana for a real divorce, and Jason accompanies them. He discovers they’ve tricked him, and the heartbreak hits hard—the only honest woman he found has lied to him. The trust he hoped to build dissolves in an instant.

During the trip En route to Tijuana
13

Final push for marriage; they marry tonight

Stella and Charlie urge Jason to talk to Melissa; he goes to see her still angry, but bluntly demands that they marry that very night. The confrontation reframes their relationship and sets the stage for a dramatic, decisive conclusion.

That night Melissa's home

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