Professor Bruce Patterson is constantly having to fight off the advances of his young female students and is engaged to Helen Bushmill. While Helen goes on vacation, Bruce decides to stay at her apartment but is surprised by the arrival of Libby, Helen's 17-year-old daughter. Having never been told by Helen of this daughter, Bruce assumes she's another student. During her stay, Libby is noticed by an amorous neighbor, Mike.
Direction
Tashlin's cartoon-background shines through every frame
Acting
Terry-Thomas doing his flustered British shtick
Costume
Beachwear that screams early-sixties studio backlot
Director
Frank Tashlin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Frank Tashlin came from directing Looney Tunes, and it shows—this whole movie moves like a cartoon.
Tuesday Weld was actually sixteen during filming, making the 'seventeen-year-old' premise unsettlingly authentic.
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