I'm not usually a big fan of Rom Coms/Screwballs but this one is notable for its absurd amnesia premise, its satire of small-town America, and Powell's scheme to take the money and run. But most of all it's a perfect setup for Loy + Powell to work their charm as a couple, perhaps the most successful and consistently entertaining onscreen chemistry ever, some 14 (?) films.
Myrna Loy could bring the comedy out of her characters with such understatement, it could be eaasily missed. (See her in 'Mr Blandings...') She is especially brilliant here. When she tries to fight off Powell's adorably goofy advances ('coo...coo!') but can't resist him any longer, her conflicted and bewildered reactions are perfectly expressed and very, very funny.
Myrna Loy could bring the comedy out of her characters with such understatement, it could be eaasily missed. (See her in 'Mr Blandings...') She is especially brilliant here. When she tries to fight off Powell's adorably goofy advances ('coo...coo!') but can't resist him any longer, her conflicted and bewildered reactions are perfectly expressed and very, very funny.