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Connie (Ricky Lake) gets taken in by a guy who knocks her up when she is only 18and then he throws her out on t he street. She goes to get onto a subway, but makes a mistake and ends up on a train going to Boston. Hugh Winterbourne (Brendan Frasier) has a ticket for two because he is travelling with his wife (who is in their room). He tells the ticket takeer that Connie is his wife. Hugh then takes Connie back to his room to meet his wife, Patricia. The two very pregnant women chat. Patricia, a gracious lady of means, offers Connie a robe to wear. When Connie admires her wedding ring, Patricia offers to let her try it on. As they are laughing over the size of their feet, the train is in a wreck. Hugh and Patricia die. Connie is thought to be Patricia, and is taken to a hospital.

When she awakens after 8 days, everyone is calling her Mrs. Winterbourne. She tries to clear things up, but when she realizes the money that her "in-laws" come from, she decides to go along for awhile so her son won't end up on the street. Hugh and Patricia had eloped in Paris, France. His family had never met Patricia. Hugh's mother (Shirley MacClaine) takes in her "daughter-in-law" and "grandson" with no questions asked. Hugh's identical twin, Bill, is more skeptical. Overtime, however, he falls in love with Connie, too.

This is a very pleasant movie. It is silly. There are lots of unreal moments. In the end, however, it's a movie that will leave you feeling good. Other than some mildly strong language, there is nothing here that would prevent it being watched with the whole family. I definitely recommend Mrs. Winterbourne. The script may be ridiculous, but a talented cast and director give it charm and energy to make it work.


Recommended: Yes

Viewing Format: VHS
Video Occasion: Better than Watching TV
Suitability For Children: Suitable for Children Age 9 - 12