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Comedy Cult Classic

A nudie cutie romp through a posh New York apartment building, with mistaken identity and plenty of chase.

SHE SHOULD HAVE STAYED IN BED

1963 · 1h 5m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

A New York photographer takes photos of various tenants in a posh apartment building while waiting for a nude pin-up model to show up for him at his studio.

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What is She Should Have Stayed in Bed about?

She Should Have Stayed in Bed is a 1963 American comedy directed by Barry Mahon about a photographer's chaotic pursuit of a model through a fashionable New York apartment building.

Programmer's Pick

Barry Mahon delivers a brisk, cheeky slice of early-60s New York cheesecake, where a simple job interview morphs into a parade of models, mishaps, and misunderstandings. If you like your comedies light on clothing and heavy on slapstick, this 65-minute romp is tailored to your tastes.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In this 1963 comedy from Barry Mahon, a nude photographer finds himself in the middle of urban chaos when he waits outside a posh East Side New York apartment, hoping to hire a model for a magazine shoot. When the woman he’s waiting for arrives, she mistakes his intentions and flees into the building, sparking a farcical chase. The apartment’s residents—aspiring actresses and models—are soon swept up in the commotion, leading to a sequence of mishaps involving undressing tenants and an ill-timed wedding cake delivery. As misunderstandings pile up, the film leans into its playful, nudie cutie spirit, blending mistaken identity with city life hijinks.

Details & Specs

Director
Barry Mahon
Writer
Clelle Mahon
Release
1963
Runtime
1h 5m
Language
English
Genres
Comedy

Why Cult

East Side Apartment Chaos

Watch as a fashionable New York apartment becomes ground zero for a madcap chase involving a photographer, models, and a runaway wedding cake.

Nudie Cutie Aesthetic

This film embraces the nudie cutie subgenre, featuring playful nudity and showgirl misadventures in a stylish Manhattan setting.

Mistaken Identity Madness

A simple misunderstanding launches a series of comic mishaps, with police, tenants, and a determined photographer all tangled in the pursuit.

Independent '60s Comedy

Experience a slice of early-60s independent cinema, blending risqué humor with the breezy pacing of a 65-minute feature.

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Questions from the Vault

When was She Should Have Stayed in Bed released? +

She Should Have Stayed in Bed was released in 1963.

Who directed She Should Have Stayed in Bed? +

She Should Have Stayed in Bed was directed by Barry Mahon.

How long is She Should Have Stayed in Bed? +

She Should Have Stayed in Bed has a runtime of 65 minutes.

What genre is She Should Have Stayed in Bed? +

She Should Have Stayed in Bed is a comedy.

Where can I watch She Should Have Stayed in Bed? +

She Should Have Stayed in Bed is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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