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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🔍 Search on JustWatch →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
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.
Shirley MacLaine
Lucy Dell / Yoko Mori
Yves Montand
Paul Robaix
Edward G. Robinson
Sam Lewis
Robert Cummings
Bob Moore
Yoko Tani
Kazumi Ito
Tatsuo Saitō
Kenichi Takata
Alex Gerry
Leonard Lewis
Tamae Kiyokawa
Amatsu Hisako
Ichirô Hayakawa
Hisako
Tsugundo Maki
Shiga
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