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Ich bin kein Casanova (1959)

88 min · Comedy

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Directors

Geza von Cziffra

Cast

Peter Alexander, Gerlinde Locker, Heinz Conrads, Maria Sebaldt, Oskar Sima, Uschi Siebert

A student hired to teach a wealthy couple good manners switches roles with the husband for a crucial business meeting—and falls for the negotiator’s daughter.

The story

Student Peter Keller is hired as a butler by the newly wealthy Pirkner couple, Ferry and Adrienne, to teach them good manners. The couple are due in San Remo to meet American businessman Sam Manning for an important negotiation. Because Ferry behaves boorishly, Peter and Ferry decide to switch roles so the Pirkner household can make a better impression on Manning. Meanwhile, Peter has met Daisy by chance and falls in love with her, not realizing that she is Manning’s daughter. The impending meeting and Peter’s mistaken understanding of Daisy’s identity bring personal and business matters together.

Full plot (contains spoilers)

Student Peter Keller is hired as a butler by the nouveau riche Pirkner couple to teach them good manners. Ferry and Adrienne Pirkner are expected in San Remo by the American Sam Manning for an important business negotiation. Because of Mr. Pirkner’s boorish behavior, Peter Keller and Ferry Pirkner switch roles to make a good impression on Manning. Peter falls in love with Daisy, whom he has met by chance, unaware that she is Manning’s daughter.

Genres

Comedy

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