This is an odd little film that is neither good nor bad. It's intended as a screwball romance, but just doesn't come together well at all. The film stars Carole Lombard and a complete unknown in the US, Fernand Gravey. Apparently Gravey had a very long and distinguished career in France, but in America, he never became a household name.
Gravey plays a down-and-out Frenchman that falls in love with Lombard at first sight. And, as a result, he spends much of the movie pursuing her in a fashion that today would be seen as stalking. And, since this is a film, she falls in love with him by the end--thus providing supporting evidence to sick freaks everywhere that if you pursue a woman long enough and refuse to take NO for an answer, she WILL eventually give in and marry you. Talk about your healthy messages to our kids!!! Well, despite it having a sick and twisted message, the film itself is amiable fluff. It's enjoyable and slight--sort of like eating a whole lot of meringue. After a little while, you've had plenty and are ready for a break.
Gravey plays a down-and-out Frenchman that falls in love with Lombard at first sight. And, as a result, he spends much of the movie pursuing her in a fashion that today would be seen as stalking. And, since this is a film, she falls in love with him by the end--thus providing supporting evidence to sick freaks everywhere that if you pursue a woman long enough and refuse to take NO for an answer, she WILL eventually give in and marry you. Talk about your healthy messages to our kids!!! Well, despite it having a sick and twisted message, the film itself is amiable fluff. It's enjoyable and slight--sort of like eating a whole lot of meringue. After a little while, you've had plenty and are ready for a break.