Vienna refugee Hedy Lamarr, living in a swank apartment in Manhattan, finds herself in a spot: her visa has run out and immigration is giving her one week to marry an American or be deported. Since her married lover can't get a divorce that quickly, Lamarr proposes to down-on-his-luck writer James Stewart; she'll pay his expenses while keeping her own address, he'll work on his new story, which is extremely autobiographical! Pleasant, airy comedy with the leads doing first-class work. Stewart overdoes the loud yammering shtick, but he also has some funny bits (especially one with a cigarette) and a sweet moment near the end where he recites Hedy a poem. The plot is pure formula, however some of the commentary on the country's economy is surprisingly relevant, as is Stewart's scene on a park bench with a homeless man. A very nice vehicle for a good cast, and Lamarr is, of course, stunning to look at. **1/2 from ****
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