A whirlwind courtship leads sports writer “Mike” (Gregory Peck) to quickly marry stylish fashion designer “Marilla” (Lauren Bacall). Upon returning to his small New York apartment, however, they discover that once the initial excitement fades, they haven’t a great deal of understanding about one another. He's eager to resume his previous routine, which involves “Lori” (Dolores Gray), who has learned secondhand about …