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Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

August 28, 1998· 1h 56m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score6.4

In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager, Morris Levy. One is an L.A. singer, formerly of the Platters; one is a petty thief from Philly; one teaches school in a small Georgia town. Each claims to be the widow of long-dead doo-wop singer-songwriter Frankie Lyman, and each wants years of royalties due to his estate, money Levy has never shared. During an ensuing civil trial, flashbacks tell the story of each one's life with Lyman, a boyish, high-pitched, dynamic performer, lost to heroin. Slowly, the three wives establish their own bond.

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13 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Frankie dances with a white girl on The Big Beat show

8.1at 1h 00m
Lowest Moment

Frankie's heroin addiction and destructive behavior become apparent

5.2at 1h 24m
Biggest Swing

The film peaks with Frankie's breakthrough TV performance breaking racial barriers, then drops significantly as his drug addiction and career decline take hold

Critics found the film entertaining and well-acted, particularly praising the three female leads, but consistently noted it was too superficial in exploring Frankie Lymon's complex life. The clever courtroom structure and period details impressed reviewers, though many felt the biographical elements were underdeveloped in favor of romantic comedy.

13 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb
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Three women arrive at Morris Levy's office claiming to be Frankie's widow
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Civil trial begins with three wives fighting over Frankie's estate
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Frankie demonstrates his manipulative charm with the women
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Frankie dances with a white girl on The Big Beat show⬆ Peak moment
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Frankie's popularity fades as he struggles with the music business
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The three wives give contradictory testimonies about their marriages
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The court case concludes with resolution of the estate battle
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