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My Geisha
🎬 Movie

My Geisha

1962 · 120 min Comedy Romance
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

Famed movie director Paul Robaix breaks with tradition by not casting his actress-comedienne wife, Lucy Dell, in his latest film production, a version of Madame Butterfly. Undaunted, the resourceful Lucy wings her way to Tokyo and, masquerading as a Japanese geisha, lands the coveted role from her unsuspecting husband! But in front of the cameras (and behind the pancake makeup), Lucy faces greater challenges: her lecherous leading man - and a husband who is beginning to realize that his talented new "discovery" seems vaguely familiar...

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Jack Cardiff

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Lucy Dell / Yoko Mori

Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Paul Robaix

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Sam Lewis

Robert Cummings

Robert Cummings

Bob Moore

Yoko Tani

Yoko Tani

Kazumi Ito

Tatsuo Saitō

Tatsuo Saitō

Kenichi Takata

Alex Gerry

Alex Gerry

Leonard Lewis

Tamae Kiyokawa

Tamae Kiyokawa

Amatsu Hisako

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Ichirô Hayakawa

Hisako

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Tsugundo Maki

Shiga

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