Married and in Love
Married and in Love

Married and in Love

1940Movie59 minEnglish

Two married couples become engulfed in a storm of emotional fury when Doctor Leslie Yates runs into writer Doris Wilding, his old college flame, whom he has not seen in ten years. After reminiscing about their past, Doris and Leslie make a dinner date with their respective spouses. On the eve of the Yates's dinner party, Leslie's wife Helen brings home a magazine article written by Doris, which sparks Leslie's memory of his separation from her.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Arthur LubinGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself married to a man she barely knows and quickly discovers that married life is not what she expected. She struggles to adapt to her new role and the realities of domesticity, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and challenges.

Critical Reception

Married and in Love received a generally lukewarm reception from critics upon its release, with many finding it a predictable and lighthearted romantic comedy. While praised for its amiable performances, particularly from its lead cast, the film was often seen as unremarkable and lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its light and charming romantic elements.
  • Noted for earnest performances that elevate the familiar material.
  • Found to be a somewhat formulaic but entertaining romantic comedy.

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Fun Fact

Phyllis Brooks, who plays the character of Kay, was also a prominent Broadway dancer and actress before her film career.

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