David Niven and Loretta Young seemed to have a connection when they appeared together, though it doesn’t really shine through in this comedy romance that follows a predictable path. He plays "Tony," a magician who quickly wins the affections of "Anita." She had previously committed to marrying "Burns" (played acceptably by Broderick Crawford), but now intends to accompany her new love on his tour. “Tony”—or, as he’s also known, “Great Arturo”—is not only something of a womanizer, which bothers her, but he's also taking considerable risks during his stage performances, and that worries her. Her hope is sustained by his pledge that they will eventually settle down in a cozy cottage filled with roses. It remains to be seen if that will actually occur or if she’ll simply realize that he’s unlikely to alter his ways. The story involves elements of a love triangle, and the affections aren't exclusively directed at people—"Tony" is just as devoted to performing as he is to anything else. The conversations feel forced, the chemistry isn't really apparent, and eventually the film seemed to falter due to its own shortcomings. It does manage to elicit a chuckle on occasion, but even those moments are foreseeable, and I found myself disliking where things were headed. I kept asking myself what the purpose of all this was. It’s worth watching for the performances of Niven, Young, the dependable Sir C. Aubrey Smith, and Zasu Pitts—but it's unlikely to be something anyone remembers fondly.
On October 3, 2026
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