Bride by Mistake
The staggeringly wealthy Norah Hunter, a shipyard owner, too often finds herself the romantic target of gold-digging men. To attract a suitor whose main interest is not money, she changes places with her secretary, Sylvia Lockwood, and assumes the role of a young working woman. However, she then falls for recuperating fighter pilot Anthony Travis, who, in turn, is madly in love with Sylvia -- or, perhaps, with the millions he thinks she has.
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Plot Summary
A determined WAC volunteer, Lieutenant Molly "Toodles" Prentiss, is assigned to ferry a bomber to Australia. Along the way, she encounters a dashing pilot, Captain "Ted" Sterling, who is initially dismissive of her abilities. Despite their rocky start and Sterling's attempts to get her off the plane, they face numerous challenges and eventually develop feelings for each other amidst the chaos of wartime travel.
Critical Reception
Bride by Mistake received a mixed reception upon its release. While praised for its lighthearted wartime romance and the chemistry between its leads, some critics found the plot predictable and the humor somewhat dated. It was generally considered a pleasant, albeit unremarkable, studio picture of its era.
What Reviewers Say
- The film offers a charming wartime romance with likable leads.
- Some found the storyline to be formulaic and not particularly groundbreaking.
- Laraine Day and Robert Young's performances were generally well-received.
Google audience: Audience reception for Bride by Mistake is not widely documented through modern platforms. However, contemporary reviews suggest it was viewed as an enjoyable, light diversion fitting for the wartime period.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to star Ginger Rogers, but she was replaced by Laraine Day due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts.
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