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Lover Come Back

Movie·1961·Comedy, Romance·1h 47m·7.0 (168)·Directed by Delbert Mann

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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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Rock HudsonRock HudsonJerry WebsterDoris DayDoris DayCarol TempletonTony RandallTony RandallPeter 'Pete' RamseyEdie AdamsEdie AdamsRebel DavisJack OakieJack OakieJ. Paxton MillerJack KruschenJack KruschenDoctor Linus TylerAnn B. DavisAnn B. DavisMillie, Carol's SecretaryJoe FlynnJoe FlynnHadley

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