This is a very, very dated film--clichéd and not particularly interesting. I know this sounds very harsh, but I have seen thousands of films from Hollywood's classic era and know quality when I see it. Now I am not saying the film is without merit--Irene Dunne is quite good as aside from the silly dubbing of his singing voice, Adolph Menjou is very nice with his thick Italian accent. And, in the tertiary role, Neil Hamilton is lovely in his pre-Batman days. But the script is just dreadful and, if you don't like opera, the film is very tough going.
The film begins with Irene Dunne catching the attention of a world famous opera star (Adolph Menjou). He invites her to try out for him but is shocked when she is extremely good. Dunne assumes that he will help her--if she puts out for him. But, though definitely a playboy, Menjou is a good guy and his motives are pure. And, soon he's fallen in love with her and vows to make her famous. What he doesn't know is that Dunne has hooked up with an old boyfriend (Neil Hamilton) and they are in love. However, when Menjou later pours his heart out to Dunne, she feels such devotion and appreciation for his efforts to make her a star that she agrees to marry Menjou. Naturally, by the end, Menjou learns the truth and takes it like a man.
Lots of opera as well as a formulaic story that is VERY predictable. Even some nice performances aren't enough to make this one worth the considerable effort it took to watch it to the end!
The film begins with Irene Dunne catching the attention of a world famous opera star (Adolph Menjou). He invites her to try out for him but is shocked when she is extremely good. Dunne assumes that he will help her--if she puts out for him. But, though definitely a playboy, Menjou is a good guy and his motives are pure. And, soon he's fallen in love with her and vows to make her famous. What he doesn't know is that Dunne has hooked up with an old boyfriend (Neil Hamilton) and they are in love. However, when Menjou later pours his heart out to Dunne, she feels such devotion and appreciation for his efforts to make her a star that she agrees to marry Menjou. Naturally, by the end, Menjou learns the truth and takes it like a man.
Lots of opera as well as a formulaic story that is VERY predictable. Even some nice performances aren't enough to make this one worth the considerable effort it took to watch it to the end!