Once More, My Darling (1949)

Movie star Collier Laing is recalled to active duty with the Army Criminal Investigation Division. His mission: to sweep debutante Marita Connell off her feet and flush out her former ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Montgomery

Writers:

Robert Carson (screenplay), Robert Carson (story),

Stars:

Robert Montgomery, Ann Blyth, Jane Cowl

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Montgomery	...	Collier 'Collie' Laing
Ann Blyth	...	Marita Connell
Jane Cowl	...	Mrs. Laing
Charles McGraw	...	Herman Schmelz, Chauffeur
Taylor Holmes	...	Jed Connell
Roland Winters	...	Colonel Head
Steven Geray	...	Kalzac
John Ridgely	...	Burke
Lillian Randolph	...	Mamie
Maurice Cass	...	Dr. Grasser
Don Beddoe	...	Judge Fraser
Louise Lorimer	...	Mrs. Fraser
Wilton Graff	...	Mr. Frobisher
Sally Corner	...	Mrs. Frobisher
Dee J. Thompson	...	Mary Jane Frobisher (as D.J. Thompson)

Storyline

Movie star Collier Laing is recalled to active duty with the Army Criminal Investigation Division. His mission: to sweep debutante Marita Connell off her feet and flush out her former boyfriend, who's sent her jewels stolen in occupied Germany. Soon it's a question of who's sweeping whom; Miss Connell's nickname is "Killer." But when she wants to elope, Laing begins to have qualms.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 June 1950 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Come by My Love

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Neptune Productions, Universal International Pictures (UI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on January 8, 1951 with Ann Blyth reprising her film role.

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Quotes

Mr. Grant: I saw you the other day in a...a motion picture.
Collier Laing: Did you, sir? How was I?
Mr. Grant: Tall. Very tall.

User Reviews

Montgomery has done better.

I like Montgomery in several movies, especially "The Night Has Eyes" with Rosalind Russell. However, this movie is clearly not one of his best. The plot does not make sense. No one would believe for a moment that Ann Blythe would fall in love with Robert Montgomery, at least not in this movie. For this movie to be a comedy, the only time I found myself laughing was when the older woman (at his mother's shindig)asks Blythe's character if she is the one who is wearing the perfume shortly before she coughs. Charles McGraw (I know I keep talking about him, but you know he's my favorite actor)could have seen his role beefed up since it is obvious his character is a comedic foil for Collie's character. Definitely not a good day for Montgomery and company. I do not think the people responsible for this movie really thought it through before making it. I'm glad Montgomery rebounded later with "They Were Expendable". He went on to become a speech adviser for President Eisenhower. Mercedyz