Love with the Proper Stranger

1963
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1h 42m

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A salesclerk at Macy's department store finds herself pregnant after a one-night stand with a musician who does not even remember her.A salesclerk at Macy's department store finds herself pregnant after a one-night stand with a musician who does not even remember her.A salesclerk at Macy's department store finds herself pregnant after a one-night stand with a musician who does not even remember her.

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7.2/10

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Nominated for 5 Oscars
- 1 win & 11 nominations total

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Trivia
Natalie Wood said that working on this film was "the most rewarding experience I had in all films, all the way around."

Goofs
When Rocky is lying down on Barbie's bed after she has left to sit at the kitchen table, only the second and third buttons on Rocky's shirt are done up, his shirt not tucked into his pants. In the next shot when he is about to get up, the second, third and fourth buttons on the shirt are done up, the shirt still not tucked into his pants. In the next shot as Rocky is now off the bed, all but the top button on his shirt are done up, the front of his shirt now tucked into his pants.

Quotes
Barbie: You know me in the cold weather - how I love to be in love. We are in love, aren't we? Really in love.
Rocky Papasano: Yeah - you with yourself, and me with myself.

Crazy credits
As if to recognize the importance of the script, Arnold Schulman's credit appears right after the main title. This was a rarity in an era when screenplay credits traditionally appeared third to last, before the producer and director cards.

Connections
Featured in Entertainment This Week Salutes Paramount's 75th Anniversary (1987)

Soundtracks
Love with the Proper Stranger
Written by Johnny Mercer and Elmer Bernstein
Performed by Jack Jones

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Love With the Proper Stranger

Lovely chemistry between superstars Wood and McQueen make this Robert Mulligan a pure charmer. McQueen sheds his tough guy image to play both romance and even a little comedy as well. Oscar nominee Wood matured beautifully into the role of Angie, the girl who finds she's going to have a baby and it's McQueen's! There is a fine performance from Tom Bosley, in his first major role as a clumsy fellow who tries to win Wood's heart. The conclusion to this film is lovely and full of hope for all young lovers out there. A Must see!!!