While on a business trip, an ambitious young lawyer meets and immediately falls in love with a stranger. They wed the following day, and tragedy soon strikes.
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Title: Made for Each Other (1939)
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Carole Lombard | ... | Jane Mason | |
| James Stewart | ... | John Horace Mason | |
| Charles Coburn | ... | Judge Joseph M. Doolittle | |
| Lucile Watson | ... | Mrs. Harriet Mason | |
| Eddie Quillan | ... | Conway | |
| Alma Kruger | ... | Sister Madeline | |
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Young lawyer meets and marries girl after knowing her one day. Takes bride home to meet his mother who disapproves of the marriage. Lawyer thinks everything will be fine as he moves up the ladder of the law firm. He doesn't and things get tough. A baby makes things even tougher. Written by Jack Pfeifer <jackhpfeifer@yahoo.com>
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(1850) (uncredited)
from "Lohengrin"
Written by Richard Wagner
In the score in the opening scene showing the marriage license
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 6- minute radio adaptation of the movie on February 19, 1940 with Carole Lombard reprising her film role. See more »Goofs
When Johnny comes home drunk, his collar changes throughout the scene from being flipped up in the back to being properly placed. See more »Crazy Credits
Opening credits start with hands signing "Carole Lombard" and "James Stewart" to a marriage license. See more »Alternate Versions
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Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)(1850) (uncredited)
from "Lohengrin"
Written by Richard Wagner
In the score in the opening scene showing the marriage license
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Lombard was tired of doing screwball comedies, and still had her eye on the Selznick ultimate prize, Scarlett O'Hara - but she had to prove she could handle dramatic parts, to herself and to the public. This film is low-key, charming in its own way, but rather schizophrenic in plot. James Stewart is a convincingly earnest young husband and fledgling attorney who meets and marries the Lombard character in a whirlwind romance, before the couple comes crashing back to earth with a loud thud. Baby soon makes three, and Mother-in-Law makes an uncomfortable four -- in a tiny apartment, with an even tinier household budget.
The plot peculiarities begin on a New Year's Eve -- although in the midst of a huge party, Jane and Johnny don't feel much like celebrating. They argue all the time, and can't really remember what they loved about each other to begin with. Then their baby gets desperately ill, and the plot appears to belong in a different movie. After some pretty dramatic twists, the movie returns to its original focus and becomes relatively normal again.
All in all, a fairly entertaining domestic soaper, until the Plot Twist from Mars rears its alien head. You'll be making faces at the screen, saying to yourself, "Hunhhhh?????"