Two extremely strong personalities clash over the computerization of a television network's research department.
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The mysterious man hanging about at the research department of a big TV network proves to be engineer Richard Sumner, who's been ordered to keep his real purpose secret: computerizing the office. Department head Bunny Watson, who knows everything, needs no computer to unmask Richard. The resulting battle of wits and witty dialogue pits Bunny's fear of losing her job against her dawning attraction to Richard. Written by Rod Crawford <[email protected]>
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2 August 1957 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
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(uncredited)
Written by Cole Porter
Sung by Katharine Hepburn at the Christmas Party
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The acronym for "electronic brain", EMARAC, stands for Electromagnetic Memory and Research Arithmetical Calculator. See more »Goofs
Mike Cutler gives Bunny Watson an arrangement of white carnations, and she inserts one in his lapel's button-hole. At the end of the day, she and Sumner leave the office. She is carrying the white carnation arrangement as they enter the elevator. As they exit the building, the carnations are pink. See more »Crazy Credits
Opening credits: "The filmmakers gratefully acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of the International Business Machines Corporation." See more »Soundtracks
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Written by Cole Porter
Sung by Katharine Hepburn at the Christmas Party
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On my first viewing of this movie, I didn't particularly like it. I was surprised that Tracy and Hepburn filmed this movie at all. But then, I re-watched it recently during the AMC tribute to the late great Kate. On second viewing, I found a lot about it endearing and quite humorous.
Although the technology is antiquated, the reaction to change in an organization is not. Speaking from an EEO perspective, Hepburn's boyfriend would be a sexual harassment suit waiting to happen in today's world. However, the office politics are identical to the office politics today. Instead of using the telephone to gossip, people in the office now use email.
Tracy and Hepburn gave great performances in this light-hearted romantic comedy. The scene in Hepburn's apartment is hilarious. Her reaction to her boyfriend's suggestion that he thought she would be alone is priceless. And, when Tracy stumbles out, we get to see Hepburn's uncontrollable laughter (that was probably not scripted) which always makes me lol.
So, take a second look if you first didn't like this movie.