No Time for Love
An upper-class female reporter is (despite herself) attracted to a hulking laborer digging a tunnel under the Hudson River.
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Plot Summary
A sculptor is struggling to get her work recognized by a wealthy philanthropist who is more interested in her looks than her art. To prove her capabilities, she poses as her own secretary and becomes indispensable to his business dealings, leading to a comedic entanglement of mistaken identities and budding romance.
Critical Reception
No Time for Love was generally well-received by critics for its witty script, charming performances, and lighthearted comedic tone. It was seen as a successful vehicle for Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray, proving to be a popular and enjoyable screwball comedy of its era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sharp dialogue and sophisticated humor.
- Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray's chemistry was a highlight.
- A delightful and entertaining romantic comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available from Google reviews for this older title. However, its enduring popularity as a classic romantic comedy suggests positive viewer sentiment.
Fun Fact
The film's original script was titled 'The Gay Lady', but it was changed to 'No Time for Love' to better reflect the romantic entanglement and hurried pace of the plot.
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