Directed by:
Gene KellyScreenplay:
Frank TarloffCinematography:
Joseph MacDonaldComposer:
John WilliamsCast:
Walter Matthau, Inger Stevens, Sue Ane Langdon, Jackie Russell, Robert Morse, Eve Brent, Claire Kelly, Majel Barrett, Karen Arthur, Jimmy Cross, Tim Herbert (more)Plots(1)
Walter Matthau is Paul Manning, a happily married father of one who is nonetheless intrigued by his pal Ed's many extramarital affairs. In a series of lessons and parables, Ed gives Paul a crash course in how to have the perfect affair while still being considerate of one's wife. Paul is fascinated and eager, but Ed urges caution so as to perfect the technique. When he thinks Paul is ready, Ed makes him do a "trial run," with Ed standing in for the hypothetical girl. Paul passes with flying colors, and when Ed gives him the go-ahead, a likely candidate seems to fall into his lap--literally. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Walter Matthau](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/482/162482260_cafc48.jpg)
Walter Matthau
USA
Best movies:
JFK (1991)
Barbra: The Concert (1994) (concert)
Fail-Safe (1964)
![Inger Stevens](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/124/120/124120146_a8f28a.jpg)
Inger Stevens
Sweden
Best movies:
A Guide for the Married Man (1967)
Hang 'Em High (1968)
A Dream of Kings (1969)
![Sue Ane Langdon](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/365/161365637_b5f433.jpg)
Sue Ane Langdon
USA
Best movies:
Strangers When We Meet (1960)
A Guide for the Married Man (1967)
The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
Jackie Russell
Best movies:
How the West Was Won (1976) (series)
Tickle Me (1965)
Never a Dull Moment (1968)
![Robert Morse](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/117/159/117159945_bc33d5.jpg)
Robert Morse
USA
Best movies:
A Guide for the Married Man (1967)
The Cardinal (1963)
Here Come the Munsters (1995) (TV movie)
![Eve Brent](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/497/160497876_f75a57.jpg)
Eve Brent
USA
Best movies:
The Green Mile (1999)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Airport (1970)
Claire Kelly
USA
Best movies:
Party Girl (1958)
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969)
A Guide for the Married Man (1967)
![Majel Barrett](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/242/166242003_db58e5.jpg)
Majel Barrett
USA
Best movies:
Star Trek (2009)
Star Trek VIII: First Contact (1996)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Karen Arthur
USA
Best movies:
A Guide for the Married Man (1967)
Winning (1969)
Jimmy Cross
USA
Best movies:
North by Northwest (1959)
Hello, Dolly! (1969)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Tim Herbert
USA
Best movies:
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)
Duel (1971) (TV movie)
The Boston Strangler (1968)
Patricia Sides
Best movies:
A Guide for the Married Man (1967)
Elaine Devry
USA
Best movies:
Bless the Beasts & Children (1971)
A Guide for the Married Man (1967)
The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
![Lucille Ball](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/572/162572915_d87a84.jpg)
Lucille Ball
USA
Best movies:
Trumbo (2015) - a.f.
Top Hat (1935)
Stage Door (1937)
![Joey Bishop](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/143/058/143058471_f25f1e.jpg)
Joey Bishop
USA
Best movies:
Sergeants 3 (1962)
A Guide for the Married Man (1967)
Pepe (1960)
![Art Carney](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/390/164390354_05eab3.png)
Art Carney
USA
Best movies:
Steel (1979)
The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964)
Harry and Tonto (1974)
![Jayne Mansfield](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270965_f96c8d.jpg)
Jayne Mansfield
USA
Best movies:
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957)
Hell on Frisco Bay (1955)
Illegal (1955)
![Carl Reiner](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/600/164600266_3246a0.jpg)
Carl Reiner
USA
Best movies:
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Toy Story 4 (2019)
The Majestic (2001)
![Terry-Thomas](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/412/412565_fd24ed.jpg)
![Jeffrey Hunter](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/753/162753722_acc99d.jpg)
Jeffrey Hunter
USA
Best movies:
The Longest Day (1962)
The Proud Ones (1956)
White Feather (1955)