Only Two Can Play (1962)

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Welsh librarian John Lewis (Peter Sellers), unhappily married to Jean Lewis (Virginia Maskell), falls in love with the glamorous Elizabeth Gruffydd Williams (Mai Zetterling). Zetterling is likewise saddled with a dull spouse, wealthy Vernon Gruffyd-Williams (Raymond Huntley). Finding themselves to… More Welsh librarian John Lewis (Peter Sellers), unhappily married to Jean Lewis (Virginia Maskell), falls in love with the glamorous Elizabeth Gruffydd Williams (Mai Zetterling). Zetterling is likewise saddled with a dull spouse, wealthy Vernon Gruffyd-Williams (Raymond Huntley). Finding themselves to be kindred spirits, Sellers and Zetterling plan an illicit affair. Alas, none of their carefully calculated schemes for a romantic tryst come to fruition thanks to a series of comic (but utterly credible) complications.John ultimately concludes that adultery simply isn't worth the bother. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 46 min.
Directed By: Sidney Gilliat
Written By: Bryan Forbes
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1962 Wide
Studio: Kingsley International

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A cheerless farce with pretensions of being a kitchen sink drama.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Splendid early Sellers vehicle with great performances across the board.

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Doctor S

Sellers in fine form as Welsh librarian in understated sex comedy. Fun to see him in scenes with the actor who would later be Clouseau's assistant in 'A Shot In The Dark.' Attenborough has a great time in small role of pompous local playwright.