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Anita, engaged to solid Don Barnes, is swept off her feet by magician Arturo. Before you can say presto, she's his wife and stage assistant on a lengthy world tour. But Anita is annoyed by Arturo's constant flirtations, and his death-defying stunts give her nightmares. And forget her plan to retire to a farmhouse. Eventually, she has had enough and disappears.
A struggling young lawyer, George R. Hopkins, marries wealthy heiress Anita Glencliff, but finds their marriage complicated by her numerous matchmaking attempts and his own secret desire to avoid marriage. Their relationship takes a turn when George, fearing that Anita's father will discover his financial woes, pretends to be a bigamist. This leads to a series of comedic complications and a test of their genuine affection for one another.
Eternally Yours was a moderately received film, praised for its leading performances and lighthearted romantic comedy elements, though some critics found its plot somewhat contrived. It offered a charming vehicle for its stars, particularly Loretta Young and David Niven, who displayed good chemistry.
Praised for the charming performances of Loretta Young and David Niven.
Appreciated for its light and romantic comedic tone.
Some found the plot's comedic twists to be a bit unbelievable.
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None notable.
David Niven and Loretta Young would later star together again in the 1940 film 'The Great Dictator', though they did not share scenes in that movie.
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David Niven and Loretta Young definitely had an on-screen chemistry between them, but it's not so obvious in this rather procedural comedy romance. He is "Tony", a famous and successful magician who easily captivates the heart of "Anita". N...