1960s sex comedy is tame by today's standards
Universal was known for a profitable series of romantic comedies from the late 1950s through the 60s that offered attractive stars in light fluff tales of sexual attraction without straying beyond the bounds of the period’s social standards. After Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida struck sparks in “Come September” in 1961, Universal mined what they perceived as box- office gold four years later with “Strange Bedfellows.”<br /><br />Hudson plays Carter Harrison, an American executive living in London. In a meet-cute scene in which he gets a kisser full of paint, Carter encounters artist and social activist Toni Vincente (Lollobrigida). Just 24 hours later, we find them in bed—with wedding bands on their fingers, of course. Despite their flaming chemistry, however, they are polar opposites in terms of temperament. She’s an outspoken bohemian with a fierce temper while he’s a buttoned-down conservative not given to emotional outbursts. They separate and don’t see each other for several years although they have stayed married.<br /><br />When the boss wants to reward Carter with a big promotion, company PR man Richard Bramwell (Gig Young, “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?”) urges Carter to get back together with Toni to insure his climb up the corporate ladder. But Toni is now engaged to fellow activist Harry (Edward Judd) and wants a divorce. Carter and Toni meet after all those years apart in a divorce lawyer’s office and once again their mutual attraction is rekindled, drawing them together while their disparate personalities pull them apart.<br /><br />“Strange Bedfellows” is a sex comedy in which the main characters feel strong mutual attraction but face obstacles of temperament, societal norms, and their own self-doubts. There is little doubt, however, that love will reign supreme by the final credits.<br /><br />Hudson was already established as the go-to leading man in these comedies. Exceptionally handsome, and able to play both straight scenes and comedy with ease, he was right at home with this kind of movie and had made a series of successful ones with Doris Day. Though the script of “Strange Bedfellows” often strains credibility, he immerses himself in the story and gets the laughs.<br /><br />Lollobrigida’s best attribute is her looks, and she’s lovingly photographed by Director of Photography Lee Tover, costumed in colorful, high-fashion outfits by Jean Louis, and given star close-ups accentuating her natural beauty. It’s unlikely that a bohemian artist would wear haute couture but, after all, a star has to look glamorous. Lollobrigida’s acting, however, is never fully convincing. And maybe that’s part of the film’s charm. It is, after all, a romantic fantasy, so we accept the weaknesses in order to watch Toni fling crockery at Carter, splash paint all over walls, and shriek G-rated insults. We know that despite their evident incompatibility, these two are actually made for each other.<br /><br />Though mild by today’s standards, “Strange Bedfellows” was pretty steamy at the time of its mid-60’s release. Nudity, graphic dialogue, and certain sexual subject matter were still a few years off, but the script goes as far as possible to make perfectly clear that the bond between Toni and Carter is sex. In the scene in the law office, as the lawyer rambles on about the legal requirements for their impending divorce, Toni and Carter exchange glances that leave no doubt they’re reliving past bedroom pleasures.<br /><br />“Strange Bedfellows” is no film classic, but it’s fun and shows how movies of the era flirted with still-taboo subject matter. In several scenes, for example, Hudson, is only partially dressed and at one point he finds himself in bed with Harry (though he thinks it’s Toni). These scenes are played for laughs, but suggest a gay subtext. One scene that definitely seems phony has Toni and Carter, in two different cabs, talking to each other through a taxi dispatcher. Too long, the scene runs out of comic steam well before it’s over but benefits from amusing performances by Dave King and Arthur Haynes as the titillated drivers.<br /><br />Bonus materials on the Region A unrated Blu-ray release from Kino-Lorber include an audio commentary and 5 theatrical trailers.:<br /><br />Some movies portray historical events, others deal with serious social issues, still others thrill and excite. “Strange Bedfellows” is none of these. It’s a light, frothy, dated comedy that offers humorous observations about the power of physical attraction to dominate lives. With plenty of eye candy along the way, it is an example of a romantic comedy nudging boundaries.
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Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Screen great Rock Hudson (Man’s Favorite Sport?) and Italian bombshell Gina Lollobrigida (Come September) are an estranged couple on the verge of a riotous reconciliation in this delightful comic confection. Carter Harrison (Hudson) is a high-powered company exec who needs to polish up his public image. When a P.R. expert (Gig Young, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?) tells him the answer lies in patching up his shaky marriage, Carter jets off to London to rekindle the affections of his fiery Italian wife Toni (Lollobrigida)—who is already planning her second marriage. But even as she begins to repeat the outrageously eccentric behaviors that split them up in the first place, Carter finds himself falling in love with the irresistible Toni all over again. Wonderfully directed by Melvin Frank (Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell, A Touch of Class), Strange Bedfellows is a rollicking cinematic treat filled with slapstick antics and hilarious sight gags!.