The Great Lover

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1hr 20min

Genres:

Comedy,Action

Release:

1949

Director:

Alexander Hall

Distributor:

BCI, a Navarre Corporation Company

Starring:

Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Roland Young ... More

Synopsis: In The Great Lover, Bob Hope plays "Boy Rangers" scoutmaster Freddie Hunter, who accompanies his young charges on a European tour. During the ocean voyage to the continent, Freddie falls under the influence of erudite cardsharp O. J. Dabney (Roland Young), who promotes a romance between Freddie and Duchess Alexandria (Rhonda Fleming), the daughter of chronic gambler Grand Duke Maximillian (Roland Culver). What Freddie doesn't know (but the audience does) is that Dabney is not only a crook, but a ... Full Synopsis

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	Craig Butler, AMG Review The Great Lover is a fairly typical Bob Hope vehicle that takes many of the standard Hope ingredients (the star in a put-upon underdog role, lusciously beautiful co-star, high-concept setup, interesting location, a few songs by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, plenty of gags), shakes them well, and comes up with a moderately entertaining little picture. Those who are looking for a strong, well-structured ... Read Review

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	Bob Hope Freddie Hunter Rhonda Fleming Duchess Alexandria Roland Young C.J. Dabney Roland Culver Grand Duke Maximillian