Love is a Ball 1963
“The hilariously mad story of all the best things in life that are not free... and the one thing that definitely is!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Director
- David Swift
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is Love is a Ball?
Role: Television and film archivist. Goal: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Love is a Ball" (1963).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1963
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 24, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~111 minutes
- Status
- Released
Where to watch in United States
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Role: Television and film archivist.
Goal: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Love is a Ball" (1963).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or viewership numbers.
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Love is a Ball
Year: 1963
US Release Date: 04/24/1963
Genres: Comedy and Romance
Runtime: 1h 51m
Cast: Glenn Ford, Hope Lange, Charles Boyer
Director: David Swift
Plot/Synopsis: Etienne makes a living marrying off poor but titled young men to rich but untitled young ladies. Millicent is his target on the Riviera, using Grand Duke Gaspar as bait. Complications arise when Millicent fancies the planted chauffeur John, and Gaspar takes a shine to Etienne's secretary Janine.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Love is a Ball is a 1963 comedy and romance film with a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes. Released in the United States on April 24,
Should you watch it?
“A matchmaking scheme on the Riviera unravels when unexpected romantic complications arise.”
- Directed by David Swift with a notable cast including Glenn Ford, Hope Lange, and Charles Boyer.
- Features a comedic Riviera-based plot involving matched nobility and unexpected romance.
- Runs for one hour and fifty-one minutes of romantic comedy.
- Viewers who dislike traditional romantic comedies or matchmaking plots may want to skip it.
Watch it if you enjoy classic romantic comedies set on the Riviera with a stellar cast.
This film maintains a comedic tone and standard feature-length pacing suitable for fans of 1963 romantic comedies.
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Where can I stream Love is a Ball?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database under its now streaming section.
Is Love is a Ball worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy 1963 romantic comedies directed by David Swift and starring Glenn Ford, Hope Lange, and Charles Boyer.
What is the binge duration for Love is a Ball?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-one minutes.
What are the essential episodes or viewing parts?
As a feature film rather than a series, it is watched as a single one hour and fifty-one minute presentation.
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