Goodbye Again
Goodbye Again

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Goodbye Again

1933
Movie
66 min
English

Flirtatious mix-ups abound when a celebrated novelist tangles with an old flame and her suspicious husband. Will the author's savvy secretary, who's secretly in love with him, save his neck?

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Michael CurtizGenres: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

A successful architect, Philip Blake, finds his life complicated when his former lover, Lily Warner, returns and attempts to reconcile with him. His current wife, Harriet, suspects an affair and hires a private investigator, further intensifying the situation. Amidst professional and personal chaos, Blake must navigate his past and present relationships.

Critical Reception

Goodbye Again was a moderate success upon its release, appreciated for its witty dialogue and strong performances, particularly from Kay Francis and Warren William. While not a groundbreaking film, it was considered an entertaining romantic drama typical of the era, praised for its sophisticated handling of marital and romantic entanglements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, sophisticated dialogue and witty exchanges.

  • Kay Francis and Warren William deliver compelling performances as the troubled couple.

  • An engaging, albeit conventional, romantic drama that explores infidelity and societal pressures.

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Fun Fact

The film was adapted from the 1932 play of the same name by Allan Scott and George Haight, which was a critical and commercial success on Broadway.

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