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Seeking US citizenship, a Viennese refugee arranges a marriage of convenience with a struggling writer.Seeking US citizenship, a Viennese refugee arranges a marriage of convenience with a struggling writer.Seeking US citizenship, a Viennese refugee arranges a marriage of convenience with a struggling writer.
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
- Grandma
- (as Adeline de Walt Reynolds)
Horace McMahon
- Taxi Driver
- (as Horace MacMahon)
Hooper Atchley
- Hotel Desk Clerk
- (uncredited)
Gladys Blake
- Hotel Telephone Operator
- (uncredited)
Alan Curtis
- Bit Part
- (uncredited)
Tom Fadden
- Charlie Gephardt
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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Did you know
- TriviaThe title came from Christopher Marlowe's poem "The Passionate Shepherd." It begins, "Come live with me, and be my love..."
- GoofsWhen Bill exits the garage with his new car, the feet of the camera crew can be seen reflected on the car.
- Quotes
Grandma: After all, time does heal all wounds.
Johnny Jones: Does it?
Grandma: No arguing about it. There's no arguing with any of the old sayings because that's why they are old 'cause they tell the truth, and the truth lasts.
- ConnectionsFeatured in MGM: When the Lion Roars: The Lion Reigns Supreme (1992)
- SoundtracksCome Live with Me
(uncredited)
Music by John Hatton
Lyrics from the poem "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" by Christopher Marlowe
[Played during the opening credits]
Featured review
Showgirl Johnny Jones (Hedy Lamarr) aka Johanna Janns has overstayed her visa and is getting deported. She's Austrian afraid of going back to the Nazi regime after her father was murdered by them. She's having an affair with married publisher Barton Kendrick. The Immigration officer hints at holding up her case for a week to give her an opportunity to stay if she marries an American. She meets struggling writer Bill Smith (James Stewart) who is literally on his last dime. Since Barton is married, another solution pops up.
Stewart and Lamarr have good chemistry. It would work well if they have a bit more time together in the middle. As often the case in older movies, it also needs to get to the meet-cute a bit sooner. The movie gets a second wind when Bill forces Johnny to go on that trip. If it happens sooner, Johnny could run away with Barton and Bill would chase after her. There would be enough time for a little bit more romantic drama. Nevertheless, this is a lovely rom-com for a well-matched pair.
Stewart and Lamarr have good chemistry. It would work well if they have a bit more time together in the middle. As often the case in older movies, it also needs to get to the meet-cute a bit sooner. The movie gets a second wind when Bill forces Johnny to go on that trip. If it happens sooner, Johnny could run away with Barton and Bill would chase after her. There would be enough time for a little bit more romantic drama. Nevertheless, this is a lovely rom-com for a well-matched pair.
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- Jul 28, 2021
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- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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