Lover Come Back
“A riotous new twist in the art of gentle persuasion!”
Synopsis
Jerry Webster and Carol Templeton are rival Madison Avenue advertising executives who each dislike each other’s methods. After he steals a client out from under her cute little nose, revenge prompts her to infiltrate his secret "VIP" campaign in order to persuade the mystery product’s scientist to switch to her firm.
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Lover Come Back Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-25
Top Cast
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Rock Hudson
Jerry Webster
Doris Day
Carol Templeton
Tony Randall
Peter 'Pete' Ramsey
Edie Adams
Rebel Davis
Jack Oakie
J. Paxton Miller
Jack Kruschen
Doctor Linus Tyler
Ann B. Davis
Millie, Carol's Secretary
Joe Flynn
Hadley
Howard St. John
Mr. John Brackett
Karen Norris
Kelly, Jerry's Secretary
Jack Albertson
Fred
Charles Watts
Charlie
Donna Douglas
Deborah, Peter's Secretary
Ward Ramsey
Hodges
June Wilkinson
Sigrid Freud - Stripper on Standee
Ted Bessell
Elevator Operator
Richard Deacon
Dr. Melnick
Dorothy Abbott
Brackett Receptionist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 6, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Shapiro, Paul Henning
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- Lover Come Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.9M
- Production Studios
- 7 Pictures, Nob Hill Productions Inc., Arwin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Stanley Shapiro, Paul Henning
Frank De Vol
Arthur E. Arling
Marjorie Fowler
Martin Melcher, Stanley Shapiro, Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Delbert Mann
Director
Marjorie Fowler
Editor
Irene
Costume Design
Stanley Shapiro
Screenplay
Paul Henning
Screenplay
Martin Melcher
Producer
Stanley Shapiro
Producer
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lover Come Back
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What is Lover Come Back about?
Jerry Webster and Carol Templeton are rival Madison Avenue advertising executives who each dislike each other’s methods. After he steals a client out from under her cute little nose, revenge prompts her to infiltrate his secret "VIP" campaign in order to persuade the mystery product’s scientist to switch to her firm.
Who directed Lover Come Back?
Lover Come Back was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in Lover Come Back?
The principal cast of Lover Come Back includes Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Edie Adams, Jack Oakie.
When was Lover Come Back released and how long is it?
Lover Come Back was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Lover Come Back make at the box office?
Lover Come Back grossed $16.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Lover Come Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lover Come Back was composed by Frank De Vol.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lover Come Back?
Lover Come Back holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).