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The original situationship: one man, three girlfriends, and a secretary who deserves better.
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The Bachelor (1956)

chaotic rom-com energy1950s gender politics nightmaremusical-adjacent fluff

Overview

TV MovieMusic

A bachelor account executive with an advertising agency thinks he has the perfect set-up with three girlfriends. And then there is Marion his devoted secretary who worships him and will do anything for him.

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Content warning
commitment phobiaunrequited devotionworkplace power dynamicsthe male gaze writ large

Standout Aspects

Acting

Carol Haney's Marion: heartbreaking devotion in a thankless role.

Costume

Jayne Mansfield's wardrobe doing heavy lifting the script doesn't.

Best for:Background: Fold laundry while screaming at the screen about Marion.·Solo: Solo viewing for maximum judgment of 1956 dating culture.
Heads up:Triggers: Relentless workplace harassment played as charming comedy.
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Director

Joseph Cates

ReleasedJul 15, 1956
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
NBC

Top Cast

Jayne Mansfield

Jayne Mansfield

Robin

Renzo Cesana

Renzo Cesana

The Count

Carol Haney

Carol Haney

Marion

Harry Holcombe

Harry Holcombe

Wainwright

Georgann Johnson

Georgann Johnson

Francesca

Hal March

Hal March

Larry

Julie Wilson

Julie Wilson

Leslie

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Cultural

This aired on NBC's 'Ford Star Jubilee'—glamorous TV movies designed to keep audiences home from theaters. Jayne Mansfield was at peak bombshell saturation here, fresh off 'The Girl Can't Help It.'

Trivia

Carol Haney was originally Gene Kelly's assistant choreographer; this rare acting role lets her dance exactly once, then suffer emotionally for 85 minutes. The 1950s, ladies!

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