The premise for I Love You Again is that William Powell used to be a con man, but something happened to him nine years ago that caused amnesia and he started over in life, becoming a successful businessman who was unimaginative, cheap and uncaring. As our story starts, he is on a transatlantic crossing and is struck on the head, causing him to regain knowledge of his original persona, the chiseler.
When he arrives stateside, he tries to insinuate himself into his old life. He discovers he has a wife. He finds that he has wealth at his disposal. As the shadowy character he now is, he decides to steal from himself. And he cases his own joint. He also wants to use his reputation as a trustworthy, conservative businessperson to defraud some townsfolk.
His problem is that his wife plans to divorce him, but he finds her desirable. Myrna Loy is luminous as the wife who is surprised by her husband's behavior. She spurns him at every turn, but perhaps love can find a way.
ILYA has some funny bits--like the scene where he takes his wife shopping. And the scene where he leads a group of "Junior Rangers" on a trek through the woods. Watch for Our Gang's Alfalfa and Robert Blake as scouts.
This lighthearted comedy, despite the convoluted story, is easy to follow and lots of fun.
When he arrives stateside, he tries to insinuate himself into his old life. He discovers he has a wife. He finds that he has wealth at his disposal. As the shadowy character he now is, he decides to steal from himself. And he cases his own joint. He also wants to use his reputation as a trustworthy, conservative businessperson to defraud some townsfolk.
His problem is that his wife plans to divorce him, but he finds her desirable. Myrna Loy is luminous as the wife who is surprised by her husband's behavior. She spurns him at every turn, but perhaps love can find a way.
ILYA has some funny bits--like the scene where he takes his wife shopping. And the scene where he leads a group of "Junior Rangers" on a trek through the woods. Watch for Our Gang's Alfalfa and Robert Blake as scouts.
This lighthearted comedy, despite the convoluted story, is easy to follow and lots of fun.