Smiles of a Summer Night

Smiles of a Summer Night

Comedy • NR • 1955 • 1 hr 49 min

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7.7

Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.

Starring

Gunnar Björnstrand, Ulla Jacobsson, Eva Dahlbeck, Harriet Andersson, Margit Carlqvist

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Genre

Comedy Romance Foreign

Release Date

December 23, 1957

User Reviews

A classic with a familiar story due to the Sondheim musical it inspired. It balances a light tone quite well, showing Bergman had range.

It's curious how a classic can be an original story, highly recommended for the lovers and unlovers

Not very memorable; I see the good, but I prefer Bergman without comedy.

It would've been better if the male characters were just quiet through the movie and only women have spoken.

A good “farce” movie. Very Shakespearean and before Bergman comes into his own style, it’s a solid movie.

an early bergman farce. one of his first “great” films.

This is how Bergman makes comedy! Almost Shakespearean . Everyone's love life is on the line.

A transitional moment as Ingmar Bergman finds his directing motifs and styles. A philosophical comedy of intertwining tales

One of my favorites from Ingmar Bergman.

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7.0 – Based on 196 ratings

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Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER