Odd offering from Hitchcock surprisingly incorporates no murder, no mystery, and no suspense, contenting itself to tell a comedic tale about the marital troubles of a contentious young couple. It seems that a technicality has rendered their marriage moot, necessitating a second ceremony. Trouble is, Mr. Smith, played by Robert Montgomery, isn’t forthcoming with the requisite proposal, and Mrs. Smith, Carole Lombard, refuses to spend another night with her beau until they are properly wed.
A ridiculous premise, to be sure, and one that certainly won’t resonate much with younger audiences today. But if you can get past the foolishness of the story, you’ll find some fun battle-of-the-sexes sparring, and some memorable moments of mirth, particularly scenes involving Robert Montgomery’s desperate leading man making a fool of himself in hopes of winning back his beloved.
by Thomas Scalzo | Source: Warner Bros. DVD
10 Feb 2005 11:55 PM | Submit Comment
