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Bachelor in Paradise (1961)A. J. Niles is the author of a series of 'Bachelor Books'. These books describe the romantic life of a bachelor in various cities of the world. But when he runs into trouble with the I.R.S.... See full summary » Director:Jack Arnold |
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Adam J. Niles
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A. J. Niles is the author of a series of 'Bachelor Books'. These books describe the romantic life of a bachelor in various cities of the world. But when he runs into trouble with the I.R.S. for back taxes, he needs to write another book fast, to pay them. His publisher decides a book about life in the American suburbs would be a hit, and settles him into Paradise Cove. One bachelor plus lonely housewives equals many angry husbands. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
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1 November 1961 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Adam J. Niles: He's an artist! Would you care for a "Scorpion's Kiss"?
Rosemary Howard: Oh, is that what they're called?
Adam J. Niles: Mm hmm... And this is a "Bikini".
Rosemary Howard: That's an odd name for a drink: "Bikini".
Adam J. Niles: That's because there's not much to it, but it hits the right spots.
Rosemary Howard: [starting to giggle] Oh. Well, I've had two, and I don't feel a thing.
Adam J. Niles: Oh, we better get you another one.
Adam J. Niles: [...]
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Rosemary Howard: [At a Hawaiian-themed restaurant, watching while the bartender is garnishing an elaborate cocktail] Is he a bartender or a landscape architect?Adam J. Niles: He's an artist! Would you care for a "Scorpion's Kiss"?
Rosemary Howard: Oh, is that what they're called?
Adam J. Niles: Mm hmm... And this is a "Bikini".
Rosemary Howard: That's an odd name for a drink: "Bikini".
Adam J. Niles: That's because there's not much to it, but it hits the right spots.
Rosemary Howard: [starting to giggle] Oh. Well, I've had two, and I don't feel a thing.
Adam J. Niles: Oh, we better get you another one.
Adam J. Niles: [...]
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This is the most sophisticated of the later Bob Hope comedies, which may seem like faint praise. But "Bachelor in Paradise" is a mildly enjoyable satire of suburban mores in the late 50's-early 60's. Hope is well cast as author A. J. Niles, who is doing undercover research in an upscale tract community for his book on sex in suburbia. The husbands mistakenly think that Hope is romancing their wives while they're away at work, and soon all hell breaks loose. The movie starts smartly before degenerating into a more typical sex farce. But there are rewards to be had along the way: Lana Turner, as Hope's real love interest, looks especially glamorous; Paula Prentiss shows her marvelous comedic flair in a supporting role; the 60's suburban sets are terrific; Agnes Moorehead does a funny cameo as a flaming red-headed judge who makes Judy seem demure; and there's a nice Henry Mancini score -- especially the catchy title tune (which made Ann-Margret a star when she sang it at the Oscars). This is defnitely not a first rate comedy, but it is now fun to watch as a period piece. Unfortunately, the video released by MGM wreaks havoc with the Cinemascope compositions. Letterboxing was definitely called for, or at least some judicious panning-and-scanning.