Movie

Poor Bums

1961 · 81 min

A breezy, talky old-fashioned comedy of scheming suitors and class-climbing silliness, easy to watch and gently amusing.

Overview: Intent on marrying into money, two antagonists will stop at nothing to seduce a young heiress, renouncing their sweethearts just to get a greater chance at a lucrative love. But, what does the girl have to say about their risky business?
How it feels: Light, satirical, romantic and absurd. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, class, greed, deception
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
class
greed
deception
ambition
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild