This is a delightful romantic comedy...and just a bit saucy, although the initial premise is a little silly. Myrna Loy, a magazine editor, pretends to everyone (including her father) that she is married after a fling in Rio. Her real intention is actually to fend off romantic suitors and protect her job. Along comes Melvyn Douglas, who is sort of looking for a wife, but a highly idealized one. He fans the flame a bit with Loy, and although initially rebuffed, catches on to her little personal scam...and arrives at her home pretending to be her long-lost husband. And soon they are married, but on the way to a divorce...or are they?
Of the supporting roles, Raymond Walburn is very humorous as Loy's father. Lee Bowman is not particularly impressive as a lawyer who advises Loy and is in love with her. Bonita Granville is good as Loy's sister, although her role gets little screen time. Felix Bressart is entertaining as an eccentric employee at Loy's magazine. Sidney Blackmer is here briefly...and not in a role like you have ever seen him in before...as a lush. Ernest Whitman is great as Sam, the porter. And, Halliwell Hobbes as as the butler is always a welcome presence.
The plot here is somewhat unique, and this is a pretty pleasant comedy. It's easy to forget what a fine actor Melvyn Douglas was, and although I usually think of him as a dramatic actor, he could be pretty crisp in comedies, as well. And Myrna Loy rarely disappoints. Recommended, and perhaps even for your DVD shelf.
Of the supporting roles, Raymond Walburn is very humorous as Loy's father. Lee Bowman is not particularly impressive as a lawyer who advises Loy and is in love with her. Bonita Granville is good as Loy's sister, although her role gets little screen time. Felix Bressart is entertaining as an eccentric employee at Loy's magazine. Sidney Blackmer is here briefly...and not in a role like you have ever seen him in before...as a lush. Ernest Whitman is great as Sam, the porter. And, Halliwell Hobbes as as the butler is always a welcome presence.
The plot here is somewhat unique, and this is a pretty pleasant comedy. It's easy to forget what a fine actor Melvyn Douglas was, and although I usually think of him as a dramatic actor, he could be pretty crisp in comedies, as well. And Myrna Loy rarely disappoints. Recommended, and perhaps even for your DVD shelf.