What Every Woman Wants (1962 film)
| What Every Woman Wants | |
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 British quad poster
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| Directed by | Ernest Morris |
| Written by | Mark Grantham (original story) (as M.M. McCormick) |
| Produced by | The Danzigers |
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| Cinematography | James Wilson |
| Edited by | John S. Smith |
| Music by | Bill LeSage |
Production company |
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| Distributed by | United Artists Corporation (UK) |
Release date |
1962 |
Running time |
69 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
What Every Woman Wants is a 1962 British comedy film directed by Ernest Morris and starring James Fox, Hy Hazell and Dennis Lotis. The screenplay concerns a marriage guidance counsellor who struggles with his own domestic life.
Premise
In this marital comedy, Jean Goodwin, a married mother played by Hy Hazell, and her daughter Sue, portrayed by Elizabeth Shepherd, join forces to bring about a transformation in their husbands' behavior, hoping to receive more attention from them. Their intricate plan sets off a series of comedic mishaps and chaos.
Cast
- James Fox as Philip Goodwin
- Hy Hazell as Jean Goodwin
- Dennis Lotis as Tom Yardley
- Elizabeth Shepherd as Sue Goodwin
- Guy Middleton as George Barker
- Andrew Faulds as Derek Chadwick
- Patsy Smart as Hilda
- Ian Fleming as Nelson
- George Merritt as Maxwell
- Brian Peck as Barman
- Vi Stevens as Mrs Adams
- George Roderick as Adams
- John Breslin as John Shand
- Jack Melford as Doctor Falcon
Critical reception
TV Guide gave the film two out of four stars, calling it a "Surprisingly amusing family-oriented comedy."