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The Birds and the Bees

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Year

1956

Running time

94 min.

Country

United States

Director

Norman Taurog

Screenwriter

Sidney Sheldon, Preston Sturges. Plot: Monckton Hoffe

Cast

Music

Walter Scharf

Cinematography

Daniel L. Fapp

Producer

Gomalco Productions, Paramount Pictures

Genre

Comedy. Romance

Synopsis

George 'Hotsy' Hamilton II, heir to a meat-packing fortune, returns home from an expedition in the Congo. On board a luxury cruise, he is charmed by con artist Jean Harris and her card shark father. The pair fleece Hotsy at the gambling tables. But just as Jean begins to fall in love with the naive Hotsy, he is informed of their true motivations. In retaliation, Jean unleashes a stunning new plan. But is she out for revenge or does she want him back?

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The Birds and the Bees

1956

Norman Taurog