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My Geisha 1962

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What is My Geisha?

My Geisha is a 1962 American comedy-drama film directed by Jack Cardiff and released by Paramount Pictures. The story follows famed movie director Paul Robaix and his actress-comedienne wife, Lucy Dell, who travels to Tokyo and masquerades as a Japanese geisha to secure a role in her husband's production of Madame Butterfly.

Type
Film
Year
1962
Status
Released
Runtime
120 minutes
Release date
Mar 9, 1962
Studios
Sachiko, Paramount Pictures
Genres
Comedy, Romance
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy #Romance

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My Geisha is a 1962 American comedy-drama film directed by Jack Cardiff and released by Paramount Pictures. The story follows famed movie director Paul Robaix and his actress-comedienne wife, Lucy Dell, who travels to Tokyo and masquerades as a Japanese geisha to secure a role in her husband's production of Madame Butterfly.

The film stars Shirley MacLaine, Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, and Bob Cummings, blending elements of romance and comedy as Lucy navigates her disguise in front of her husband and a lecherous leading man. It holds a runtime of 2 hours and falls into the comedy and romance genres.

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“An actress disguises herself as a Japanese geisha to trick her unsuspecting film director husband.”

Reasons to watch
  • Shirley MacLaine stars as actress-comedienne Lucy Dell alongside Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, and Bob Cummings.
  • The plot features a clever deception where an ambitious wife masquerades as a geisha to land a role from her husband.
  • The film was directed by Jack Cardiff and written by Norman Krasna.
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  • The provided sources do not contain information on why someone might skip the film.

Watch it if you enjoy classic romantic comedies involving elaborate deceptions and Hollywood behind-the-scenes dynamics.

The film is a 1962 American comedy-drama with a runtime of 2 hours, released by Paramount Pictures.

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The film has a total runtime of 2 hours.

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