Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1938 · 1h 5m

Next Time I Marry

Next Time I Marry poster
Director
Garson Kanin
Cast
Lucille Ball as Nancy Crocker Fleming James Ellison as Anthony J. Anthony Lee Bowman as Count Georgi Granville Bates as H.E. Crocker Mantan Moreland as Tilby Elliott Sullivan as Red
Crew
Russell Metty — Director of Photography Jack Hively — Editor John Twist — Screenplay Helen Meinardi — Screenplay Thames Williamson — Story Cliff Reid — Producer
Synopsis

Heiress Nancy Crocker Fleming will only receive her inheritance if she marries a "plain American." Her late father was afraid a foreign gigolo would steal her heart and money. So Nancy pays Tony Anthony, working on a WPA road project, to marry, then divorce her. When Nancy inadvertently drives off with Tony's dog, Tony seemingly kidnaps her to retrieve the pooch, which leads to a cross-country race between the two to reach Reno and the divorce court since neither one wants to be the second to file papers.

Mood & Themes
chauffeurreno, nevadaromcommarriage of convenienceinheritancedivorcedogon the roadwillscrewball comedyhouse trailerfortune hunter
Key Collaborators
Garson Kanin Director Russell Metty Director of Photography Jack Hively Editor John Twist Screenplay Helen Meinardi Screenplay Thames Williamson Story Cliff Reid Producer Renié Costume Design
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