Bachelor in Paradise

"THE TRUE CONFESSIONS and INTIMATE SECRETS of the world's greatest authority on LOVE"

Nov 1 1961 Not Rated 1h 49m
Comedy, Romance

A bachelor author of sleazy books moves to a family-oriented subdivision where he becomes an unofficial relationship advisor to unhappy local housewives, to the dismay of their respective husbands who suspect him of sexual misconduct.

Plot

A. J. Niles is the author of a series of 'Bachelor Books'. These books describe the romantic life of a bachelor in various cities of the world. But when he runs into trouble with the I.R.S. for back taxes, he needs to write another book fast, to pay them. His publisher decides a book about life in the American suburbs would be a hit, and settles him into Paradise Cove. One bachelor plus lonely housewives equals many angry husbands.

Written by

Valentine Davies, Hal Kanter, Vera Caspary

Directed by

Jack Arnold

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,963
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA