One Night with You
One Night with You

One Night with You

1948Movie92 minEnglish

Two strangers meet when they both miss their trains, and end up spending a penniless day and night together. An English version of 'It Happened One Night'.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Tay GarnettGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In this musical comedy, a famous opera star, Maria (Lana Turner), is searching for a new leading man for her upcoming performance. She discovers a talented but unknown singer, Carlo (Fernando Lamas), who happens to be impersonating a wealthy count. Maria is charmed by Carlo's voice and charisma, but their budding romance is complicated by his deception and the attentions of a jealous rival.

Critical Reception

One Night with You was a moderate success, generally praised for its musical numbers and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Lana Turner. While not a critical darling, it provided pleasant escapism typical of the era's musical comedies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lively musical performances and song selection.
  • Lana Turner's star power was a significant draw.
  • The plot was considered light and somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment from available commentary suggests it's an enjoyable, albeit forgettable, musical with charming performances.

Fun Fact

This film marked the first time Lana Turner sang her own songs on screen.

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