The Pad (And How To Use It)


1h 26m 1966

Brief Synopsis

This is about a man who lives alone in his apartment and finds his ideal woman while going to the symphony. He dates her brings her to the pad, only to find out that she came to the symphony on a ticket she got from a coworker.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Release Date
Jan 1966
Premiere Information
New York opening: 17 Aug 1966
Production Company
Ross Hunter Productions; Universal Pictures
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Private Ear by Peter Shaffer (London, 10 May 1962).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m
Sound
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Color
Color (Technicolor)

Synopsis

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.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Release Date
Jan 1966
Premiere Information
New York opening: 17 Aug 1966
Production Company
Ross Hunter Productions; Universal Pictures
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Private Ear by Peter Shaffer (London, 10 May 1962).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m
Sound
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Color
Color (Technicolor)

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Trivia

Notes

Location scenes filmed in Los Angeles at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go and the Greek Theatre.

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1966

Released in United States 1966

Techniscope