Out of hit ideas and seemingly in the twilight of his career, Broadway producer Russ Ward decides to give up the game. But when Russ lays off his nubile secretary, Ellie Brown, she shocks him with a declaration of love. Inspired, Ward commands playwright MacDonald to rewrite his latest show as a May-December romance starring Brown herself. Ward struggles to make a comeback as his ex-wife, Kathryn, plots to end his new relationship.
Acting
Gable's effortless charisma in his final comedic role.
Costume
Carroll Baker's secretary-to-star wardrobe evolution.
Director
Walter Lang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Clark Gable's final romantic comedy and second-to-last film before his death in 1960. He was reportedly reluctant about the May-December premise at 59.
Carroll Baker had just caused controversy in 'Baby Doll' (1956); this was her 'respectable' studio rehabilitation. The film itself was a box office dud that vanished quickly.
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