Movie

The Smart Aleck

1966 · 98 min

A breezy, good-natured office romp where the pleasure comes from watching a clever man play the fool and gently outwit everyone around him.

Overview: A smart young man is forced to pretend to be stupid in order to get a job in the office of a strict businessman, whose daughter he is in love with. By pretending to be stupid, he manages to save the businessman from making major mistakes, winning his sympathy.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, romantic and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, deception, work, family
Content: Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
deception
work
family
class
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex mild