"Not Tonight, Henry" is a 1950s film that stands out from other near-nudie films of its time. Director W. Merle Connell's work is notable for being in color and featuring more than just a static camera filming of a burlesque show. The film follows Hank Henry, a man feeling neglected by his wife, as he fantasizes about romantic escapades with legendary women from history, including Cleopatra and Josephine. Each fantasy ends in a comedic burlesque skit or blackout gag. The film's climax sees Hank's wife, who has been reading a book about famous lovers, reconciling with her husband and telling him he doesn't have to sleep on the couch... at least, not tonight, Henry.
Not Tonight Henry
A classic color film known for its scandalous subject matter, repeatedly re-released in drive-in cinemas to cash in on its provocative elements, which often drew in a crowd of teenage viewers.
