The basic plot of this MGM light romantic comedy concerns the question of whether the right woman can tame playboy Neil McGill(Robert Young), and induce him to settle down to a productive career, preferably within his father's nation-spanning company, so that he might some day take over his father's place.
Clearly Neil isn't excited enough over his girlfriend(Virginia Field, as Abbie Bragdon)to make him give up his carefree rich bachelor life. Twice, he's stood her up by 'forgetting' his wedding day. One gets the impression that Abbie is his parent's choice, probably for political reasons. She's certainly not bad looking, but Neil apparently is used to more glamorous prospects.
Neil's mother, played by Billie Burke, decides to take him to a famous psychiatrist in Switzerland to check for periodic amnesia, not realizing the real reason for Neil's habitual tardiness to his wedding. In Switzerland, as soon as he steps off the train, he meets the girl he has dreamed of, as his porter! She also has several other jobs and interests, making for a full life, in contrast to Neil's mostly empty life. Nonetheless, she's Immediately attracted to him. He tells her he's doing 'research'. They frolic a bit, but she learns about Abbie, who still has hopes of marrying Neil. Neil tells her that he is through with Abbie, and she seems satisfied. They take a climb up a fake snowy mountain, Neil neither wearing hat nor gloves. They get to know each other better on a treacherous ledge, with the doctor in between.
Later, Neil's mother decides the psychiatrist has had enough time to study Neil, and buys a ticket home. Strangely, Abbie and her father are also on the boat, and Neil is shocked that she plans their wedding on the ship. Neil is greatly elated that Luise is on the ship. He plans a switcheroo in the bride, against the wishes of the others.
Very familiar Gene Lockhart makes an authoritative father figure... Billie Burke was a definite plus, exhibiting her usual excited squeaky voice, stealing every scene she was in, which was quite a few. She would soon be cast as the good witch, in "The Wizard of Oz"... Anabella made a beautiful and winsome girlfriend in one of her relatively few films in English. Otherwise, she was cast in French or other European films. Her time at Hollywood failed to tap her diverse potential. She seemed to play the zither when she sang "When I Gave My Smile to You", first alone, in French; later, in French and English, partially with Young. Robert Young is the weakest link in this screenplay. He lacked the looks and charisma of someone equal in these respects to Annabella. Tyrone Power filled these requirements in Annabella's mind, and they would soon marry. We don't know whether Neil would fulfill his promise to knuckle down at a challenging job. Annabella is taking a big risk.
Clearly Neil isn't excited enough over his girlfriend(Virginia Field, as Abbie Bragdon)to make him give up his carefree rich bachelor life. Twice, he's stood her up by 'forgetting' his wedding day. One gets the impression that Abbie is his parent's choice, probably for political reasons. She's certainly not bad looking, but Neil apparently is used to more glamorous prospects.
Neil's mother, played by Billie Burke, decides to take him to a famous psychiatrist in Switzerland to check for periodic amnesia, not realizing the real reason for Neil's habitual tardiness to his wedding. In Switzerland, as soon as he steps off the train, he meets the girl he has dreamed of, as his porter! She also has several other jobs and interests, making for a full life, in contrast to Neil's mostly empty life. Nonetheless, she's Immediately attracted to him. He tells her he's doing 'research'. They frolic a bit, but she learns about Abbie, who still has hopes of marrying Neil. Neil tells her that he is through with Abbie, and she seems satisfied. They take a climb up a fake snowy mountain, Neil neither wearing hat nor gloves. They get to know each other better on a treacherous ledge, with the doctor in between.
Later, Neil's mother decides the psychiatrist has had enough time to study Neil, and buys a ticket home. Strangely, Abbie and her father are also on the boat, and Neil is shocked that she plans their wedding on the ship. Neil is greatly elated that Luise is on the ship. He plans a switcheroo in the bride, against the wishes of the others.
Very familiar Gene Lockhart makes an authoritative father figure... Billie Burke was a definite plus, exhibiting her usual excited squeaky voice, stealing every scene she was in, which was quite a few. She would soon be cast as the good witch, in "The Wizard of Oz"... Anabella made a beautiful and winsome girlfriend in one of her relatively few films in English. Otherwise, she was cast in French or other European films. Her time at Hollywood failed to tap her diverse potential. She seemed to play the zither when she sang "When I Gave My Smile to You", first alone, in French; later, in French and English, partially with Young. Robert Young is the weakest link in this screenplay. He lacked the looks and charisma of someone equal in these respects to Annabella. Tyrone Power filled these requirements in Annabella's mind, and they would soon marry. We don't know whether Neil would fulfill his promise to knuckle down at a challenging job. Annabella is taking a big risk.