The read
It runs a compact 1h 5m.
Synopsis
Heiress Nancy Crocker Fleming will only receive her inheritance if she marries a "plain American." Her late father was afraid a foreign gigolo would steal her heart and money. So Nancy pays Tony Anthony, working on a WPA road project, to marry, then divorce her. When Nancy inadvertently drives off with Tony's dog, Tony seemingly kidnaps her to retrieve the pooch, which leads to a cross-country race between the two to reach Reno and the divorce court since neither one wants to be the second to file papers.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Garson KaninDirector
- John TwistScreenplay
- Helen MeinardiScreenplay
Cast
- Lucille BallNancy Crocker Fleming
- James EllisonAnthony J. Anthony
- Lee BowmanCount Georgi
- Granville BatesH.E. Crocker
- Mantan MorelandTilby
- Elliott SullivanRed
- Murray AlperJoe
- Jack AlbertsonReporter (uncredited)
- Eddie AcuffGas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- Joseph E. BernardMan Watering Lawn (uncredited)
- Stanley BlystonePolice Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Jack CarsonRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
chauffeurreno, nevadaromcommarriage of convenienceinheritancedivorcedogon the roadwillscrewball comedyhouse trailerfortune hunter