
Bob Hope & Phyllis Diller together!
Review created: 09/19/08(updated 01/18/09)

Comedian Bob Hope had more acting talent than many credit him for, and "BOY, DID I GET A WRONG NUMBER", is proof. Here, the fast-talking Hope plays Oregon real estate agent Tom Meade with skillful realism, and the results are hilarious. Meade gets involved in a complex and, at times, deadly matrimonial battle when he mistakenly calls French theatrical film star Didi, played step for step with Hope by the voluptuous and talented Elke Sommer. Didi decides to hide from her movie director boyfriend (Ceasre Danova) in Tom Meade's lakeshore cottage, and poor Tom will spend every waking minute trying to keep his devoted wife (Marjorie Lord) from discovering the seductive Didi. Fortunately for Tom, he has the assistance of zany family maid Lily, played by funny lady Phyllis Diller. This is, without a doubt, one of Bob Hope's best-remembered and most-liked film roles. It was a great opportunity to see him branch out into comedy films in a vehicle that was truly tailer-made for his comic talents. The one-liners between Hope and Phyllis Diller (2 all-time great comedy icons) are a real pleasure for fans of these legendary stars. There is never a dull moment in this comic caper that has an irresistable appeal to it, from start to finish. It's a movie that the entire family can enjoy. It's toss and go if Tom will ever get the courage to send the runaway starlet packing, but with veteran comedy director George Marshall at the helm, "BOY, DID I GET A WRONG NUMBER" is fun from start to finish.
Review ID: 10000000008766073

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