Exasperated by his intrusions, a family shoots a census taker and tries to hide his body from a detective.Exasperated by his intrusions, a family shoots a census taker and tries to hide his body from a detective.Exasperated by his intrusions, a family shoots a census taker and tries to hide his body from a detective.
Laura Sorrenson
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Yes, this is a low-budget comedy with cheap sets, but it is a direct spoof of "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Wolfe?" Even the characters see the parallel, as their names are George and Martha. Martha's first words are, "What a dump!", a direct quote. You have a dysfunctional couple who have to host a younger couple. Secrets are revealed. If only they had eliminated that annoying census taker this would have been even better. The couples' interaction could carry the movie. The best aspect is you get to see the FUNNY side of Meredith MacRae. She was usually typecast as the ingenue, occasionally getting to sing, but always serious, even in comedies. You had to see her on a game show to find out how smart and funny she was. This was the only time she showed off her sarcastic, comic delivery. I was a big fan of hers in the 70s, but never heard of this until about 8 years ago. Thank goodness for cable.
- BillRossVLogic
- Jul 22, 2011
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- TriviaGreg Mullavey and Meredith MacRae, who portray a married couple, were married in real life.
- GoofsIn the close-up shot of George and Pete's lifeless bodies, Timothy Bottoms can be seen breathing.
- Quotes
Harvey: How often do you engage in unorthodox sexual practices?
George: Look, man can only be pushed so far.
[he walks out]
Martha: What's the question, unorthodox social practices?
Harvey: Unorthodox sexual practices.
Martha: I suppose it depends on what you mean by unorthodox?
Harvey: Uh huh, you know like 96 or The Exorcist, bucking mare?
- Crazy creditsA census tally of Appleton appears before the actual cast credits.
- Alternate versionsThe Trans World Entertainment VHS release was called HUSBANDS, WIVES, MONEY, AND MURDER with its video-generated title card plastered over the Argentum Productions logo and its original title. Plus the beginning/end credits were yellow/gold-colored rather than the original white.
- ConnectionsReferences Peyton Place (1957)
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- Husbands, Wives, Money & 'Murder'
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- Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA(The neighborhood of Appleton)
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