About Shae Expertise Romantic films from the 70's to present, including made for TV movies, mini-series and
some foreign films. I can answer questions about popular romantic films before that time
but more esoteric films are outside my range of expertise.
Experience I am an avid film fanatic who has seen thousands of films and make my living as a television and film writer. I am also a trivia buff and won $64,000 on the prime time edition of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" with Regis Philbin.
Education/Credentials University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Awards and Honors Screenwriting award from Tahoe-Reno International Film Festival. Directing award from the Las Vegas International Film Festival.
Question I can not find this movie under David Niven and, indeed, he may not be the
lead, but I thought he had the lead in a movie in which he researched what
his younger brother liked about the many women the brother dated (In
brother's black book there would be an entry stating Isabelle-perfume) The
hero would give the information to a girl he hired to marry? his brother. The
girl incorporated all of the brother's loves and became his perfect
woman...but the girl the the hero fall in love. What is the name of this movie.
I could not have imagined such a detailed plot. Thank you!
Answer Christine-
Could you be looking for "Ask Any Girl" from 1959, starring David Niven, Shirley MacLaine and Gig Young? Here is the short synopsis: "A businessman uses scientific research to turn his secretary into the perfect match for his playboy brother."
I've never seen the film but according to Turner Classic Movies, the woman ends up falling for the businessman not the playboy, which sounds just like you described. You can read the full length synopsis here http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=1748
While the movie doesn't appear to be available on DVD at this time, check TCM periodically for upcoming show times.
If this isn't the film you are looking for let me know and I'll keep researching.
Happy viewing!
Shae
