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Born Yesterday
Comedy, Romance
A rich millionaire hires a sophisticated journalist to bring his somewhat dim-witted girlfriend up to the level of his peers. He fears that the showgirl's lack of etiquette may damage his own social reputation and tries to change her — but fails to realise that her enhanced eloquence will empower her to voice her own strong opinions.
View on IMDbAppeals to viewers who enjoy polished romantic comedies about personal growth, class manners, and a seemingly naive woman discovering her own voice.
- Tone
- lighthearted, romantic, satirical
- Payoff
- amusement, swoon
- Pacing
- brisk
- Intensity
- gentle
- Structure
- linear
- Themes
- class mobility, self-education, personal autonomy, social hypocrisy
- Setting
- contemporary early 1990s, affluent urban social circles
Content dimensions
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