# Lover Come Back (1961)

> A cynical Madison Avenue executive invents a product to save his career, only to entangle himself in a deceptive romance with his fiercest professional rival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26085

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Delbert Mann
- Cast: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Edie Adams, Jack Oakie, Jack Kruschen, Ann B. Davis, Joe Flynn
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055100/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, breezy, irreverent, date night, classic comedy night

## Synopsis

A battle of wits and charm unfolds in the world of advertising, where deception leads to unexpected romance.

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