DISCLAIMER to modern girls - DO NOT try this at home!
OK folks - this is a product of it's time. The concept now is kind of corny and definitely outdated. But viewed in light of the era, I'm sure this type of conniving to get a husband was pretty common. Today, it would qualify as "Stalking" with a capital S!
I still say it is worth a watch as it is classic 40's fare. Unfortunately, Cary Grant doesn't get quite as much screen time as Betsy Drake. I did find Drake to be a little annoying but that may have been the effect they were going for. It does make it seem more unlikely that she should land the "catch" in the end, though.
I didn't feel Grant and Drake had much on screen chemistry, which is odd since I think it was during or shortly after this picture that the two "hooked up" and became Mr. and Mrs. Grant - perhaps life imitating art! Maybe Miss Drake learned a thing or two for her character after all!
OK folks - this is a product of it's time. The concept now is kind of corny and definitely outdated. But viewed in light of the era, I'm sure this type of conniving to get a husband was pretty common. Today, it would qualify as "Stalking" with a capital S!
I still say it is worth a watch as it is classic 40's fare. Unfortunately, Cary Grant doesn't get quite as much screen time as Betsy Drake. I did find Drake to be a little annoying but that may have been the effect they were going for. It does make it seem more unlikely that she should land the "catch" in the end, though.
I didn't feel Grant and Drake had much on screen chemistry, which is odd since I think it was during or shortly after this picture that the two "hooked up" and became Mr. and Mrs. Grant - perhaps life imitating art! Maybe Miss Drake learned a thing or two for her character after all!