Unfaithfully Yours
Before he left for a brief European visit, symphony conductor Sir Alfred De Carter casually asked his staid brother-in-law August to look out for his young wife, Daphne, during his absence. August has hired a private detective to keep tabs on her. But when the private eye's report suggests Daphne might have been canoodling with his secretary, Sir Alfred begins to imagine how he might take his revenge.
Critics Sentiment
Alfred destroys apartment trying to execute murder plan and cuts thumb
Alfred arrives at concert hall and prepares to conduct orchestra
The film dramatically shifts from its slowest section as the concert begins to the brilliant fantasy sequences, jumping from 6.2 to 8.5 as Sturges' innovative structure kicks in.
Critics praised Unfaithfully Yours as a brilliant showcase of Preston Sturges' wit and Rex Harrison's comedic talent, though many noted the film's uneven pacing with a slow 45-minute buildup. The fantasy sequences during the concert received universal acclaim for their dark inventiveness and musical integration, while the extended slapstick finale was hailed as uproariously funny despite some finding it overlong. The film succeeds as both a sophisticated psychological comedy and a masterclass in physical comedy.
Full cast
Rex Harrison
Sir Alfred de Carter
Linda Darnell
Daphne de Carter
Rudy Vallee
August Henshler
Barbara Lawrence
Barbara Henshler
Kurt Kreuger
Tony Windborn
Lionel Stander
Hugo Standoff
Laurette Luez
Lannie - Hatcheck Girl
Edgar Kennedy
Sweeney
Al Bridge
House Detective
Julius Tannen
Tailor
Torben Meyer
Schultz
Robert Greig
Jules
Harry Carter
Reporter (uncredited)
Herschel Graham
Concert Attendee (uncredited)
Stuart Hall
Concert Attendee (uncredited)
Crew
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