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Send Me No Flowers

Send Me No Flowers

Comedy · Romance · 1964

When a hypochondriac assumes that he is dying, he makes an elaborate plan to ensure his wife's happiness. However, trouble ensues when she misunderstands his intentions.

Movie details

Send Me No Flowers

“Rock is ready to make love yesterday, tomorrow, and especially to Day (Doris that is!)”

1964 Comedy · Romance 1h 40m

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6.8 / 10

Community rating

When a hypochondriac assumes that he is dying, he makes an elaborate plan to ensure his wife's happiness. However, trouble ensues when she misunderstands his intentions.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Send Me No Flowers?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Norman Jewison

Written by

Julius J. Epstein

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

George Kimball

Doris Day

Doris Day

Judy Kimball

Tony Randall

Tony Randall

Arnold Nash

Paul Lynde

Paul Lynde

Mr. Akins

Hal March

Hal March

Winston Burr

Edward Andrews

Edward Andrews

Dr. Ralph Morrissey

Patricia Barry

Patricia Barry

Linda Bullard

Court is in session

Put Send Me No Flowers on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.