The Ladies Man
Seen it?1961 | 95 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women. Can he live in the same home with all these females?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jerry Lewis
- Jerry LewisHerbert H. Heebert / Mama Heebert
- Helen TraubelMiss Helen N. Wellenmellon
- Pat StanleyFay
- Kathleen FreemanKatie
- George RaftHimself
- Harry JamesHarry James
- Marty IngelsHimself
- Buddy LesterWillard C. Gainsborough
- Gloria JeanGloria
- Hope HolidayMiss Anxious