Her Primitive Man

"Her Primitive Man" is a pleasantly enjoyable comedy film with a unique and really far-fetched story. However it remains more than a tolerable movie, thanks to a cast of familiar players and the focused, move-along pacing. I found the unfolding story of a jungle denizen brought to civilization for observation and study implausible most of the time but tried to go along for the ride, and, in general, I did. I partook of several good chuckles, maybe three laughs, and stayed interested and amused until the end.

The implausibility centers especially around the primitive man's true identity being so easily concealed during close interaction from those who have either some or even intimate acquaintance with him. But hey, if you go along with it, you'll be fine. One little irritation was that I kept thinking Robert Paige was wearing a dark mesh body suit over his skin... and if I thought so, then what would those right next to him think? I'm still not at ease about this.

Many beloved character actors are on hand, but they just don't seem to get enough screen time. Playing his key role well but subdued, the one and only Edward Everett Horton kept his famous double takes to a bare minimum in this one. For me, the leads, Louise Allbritton and Robert Paige, did what they had to do, but nothing really special remained in memory after the closing curtains. "Her Primitive Man" was enjoyable but is not highly recommended for anything in particular.