The Pad (And How To Use It) (1966)
86 mins | Comedy-drama | 1966
Director:
Brian G. HuttonWriters:
Thomas C. Ryan, Ben StarrProducer:
Ross HunterCinematographer:
Ellsworth FredricksEditor:
Milton CarruthProduction Designers:
Alexander Golitzen, George WebbProduction Companies:
Ross Hunter Productions, Inc., Universal PicturesLocation scenes were filmed in Los Angeles at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go and the Greek Theatre. Peter Shaffer's one-act play The Private Ear, on which The Pad is based, opened onstage with The Public Eye, another one-act play by Shaffer, which was served as the basis for the 1972 film The Public Eye (see below). ...
Location scenes were filmed in Los Angeles at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go and the Greek Theatre. Peter Shaffer's one-act play The Private Ear, on which The Pad is based, opened onstage with The Public Eye, another one-act play by Shaffer, which was served as the basis for the 1972 film The Public Eye (see below).
Bob Handman, a shy, introverted lover of classical music, attends a Mozart concert and meets Doreen Marshall by accidentally spilling a soft drink on her. Doreen accepts his invitation to dinner at his Los Angeles apartment for the following evening; but preparing to entertain her, he panics and seeks the help of his best friend, Ted, a successful ladies' man. Ted coaches Bob, then prepares and serves the dinner; and Doreen is fascinated by Bob's suave friend. Bob gets drunk and fights with Ted, who leaves without bidding Doreen goodby. After playing recorded music from Madama Butterfly , which intrigues Doreen, Bob spoils his chances by making an awkward pass at her. As she leaves, Bob gives her Ted's telephone number and resigns himself to his lonely ...
Bob Handman, a shy, introverted lover of classical music, attends a Mozart concert and meets Doreen Marshall by accidentally spilling a soft drink on her. Doreen accepts his invitation to dinner at his Los Angeles apartment for the following evening; but preparing to entertain her, he panics and seeks the help of his best friend, Ted, a successful ladies' man. Ted coaches Bob, then prepares and serves the dinner; and Doreen is fascinated by Bob's suave friend. Bob gets drunk and fights with Ted, who leaves without bidding Doreen goodby. After playing recorded music from Madama Butterfly , which intrigues Doreen, Bob spoils his chances by making an awkward pass at her. As she leaves, Bob gives her Ted's telephone number and resigns himself to his lonely existence.
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