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Due to Hugh's(Macdonald Carey) obsession with gambling, and Miriam's (Claudette Colbert) impatience for it, the Halsworths are divorced. Until Miriam adapts to single life, their daughter Barbara (Barbara Bates), son-in-law Jerry (a very young Robert Wagner), and granddaughter Annabelle are residing with her.
Still a young couple, Jerry feels it best for him, Barbara, and Annabelle to move into their own place and establish the Denham family.Unfortunately, Barbara won't hear of it because she feels mother needs their "moral support".She also believes that her parents still have a chance at their marriage. However Hugh and Miriam have high doubts about that idea.
Jerry is not only Hugh's son-in-law but his assistant as Head of Publicity at the Hotel Mirimar. The following day at work, Hugh introduces Jerry to international financial expert (and most eligible bachelor) Victor McFarland (Zachery Scott). Mr. McFarland is also an old friend (and rival). He and Hugh were both in love with Miriam, but the lucky man to wed her ended up being Hugh. When Victor hears about their divorce, he feels he has another shot at claiming Miriam. With Victor in picture, Jerry sees his dream home closer in view. But in Hugh's view, his wife gets farther away.
With that, the race is on to make it legal.
This rare 20th Century Fox fast-paced comedy is thoroughly enjoyable. It features some very clever one-liners, and a cameo of a barely known Marilyn Monroe. I enjoyed Hugh's subtle persistence on getting his wife back amid all the craziness coming his way. I also thought that the ending,involving loaded dice, was a very clever and sweet way too end the movie. Watch this classic instantly on Netflix.
Enjoy,
Neah B
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