weezeralfalfa Definitely fits the definition of a screwball romantic comedy to a T. For about the first half of the film, it's generally amusing, but eventually all the backstabbing and other hateful goings on gets wearing. The whole plot seems so silly. Why couldn't the question of whether Tyler(Tyrone Power) and Sara(Gene Tierney)were married be settled by demanding a marriage certificate or copy of court records(The latter was excused on the basis that the relevant courthouse had since burned down.)I haven't seen the '37 film "Love is News", upon which this film is based, but most reviews agree it is much better. I have seen the 1943 musical comedy "Sweet Rosie O'Grady", starring Betty Grable and Robert Young. This screenplay was also based upon "Love is News", and thus much resembles the present screenplay. However, I have to say that diluting the screwball comedy with musical interludes makes for a more pleasurable viewing experience. Thus, I believe that Fox's decision to make another non-musical version was wrong. I don't expect that everyone will agree but, to me, it gets too repetitive arguing whether the two are or want to be married. My guess is that I would feel the same way about "Love is News". It certainly helps that two beautiful people are the main stars. I feel that Reginald Gardner's role as Gene's alternative suitor was grossly underwritten, certainly compared to his counterpart in "Sweet Rosie O'Grady".See it, if you wish, in B&W, at YouTube.

edwagreen Inane farce where an heiress wants to take revenge on the reporter who wrote about her in negative ways and then wooed her along the ski slopes.Gene Tierney takes that revenge by claiming that reporter Tyrone Power married her. As a result, his life is wrecked and the remainder of the picture is where Tierney thwarts the efforts of Power to prove otherwise. Some of the scenes are funny, but the film becomes tedious at best thanks to hopeless writing.Tierney and Power were in such a much better vehicle in 1946's "The Razor's Edge." Comedy was not exactly their forte.

skiddoo I found this movie entertaining and humorous although the ending was abrupt. I couldn't help thinking how topical it was with the tabloids and celebs in the news these days and even the President being asked about a reality show personality when he was on The View. I don't think this movie would have been suitable during WWII but in the relief of the postwar era a light comedy might have filled the bill, and tabloids were flourishing along with fan magazines and interest in the privileged, whether heiress or royal. (The 1947 wedding of Elizabeth and Philip was a big seller, too.) I hope some day to see the original to compare and contrast but as a stand alone, this movie was pleasant with some good lines, a few laughs, and kept me awake longer than I had intended so I could see the end. If you don't have anything better to do, you might enjoy it as a diversion.

MartinHafer This is an odd film--not because it is a remake but because both the original (LOVE IS NEWS) and the remake star Tyrone Power. It's rare to see a star do this, as the studios often remade films but hardly ever used the same actors. In addition, both films are bundled together on one DVD so you can compare them. After seeing both, I would definitely recommend you see LOVE IS NEWS, as it's superior in every way.The film is about newspaper man (Power) harassing a rich heiress (Gene Tierney) in order to make headlines. It really didn't seem to matter if his articles were true and when Gene finds out that Tyrone is NOT the man he claims to be but a reporter, she is furious. However, instead of blowing her top, she decides to give him a taste of her own medicine by announcing to all the newspapers that she and Power are married--as she knows that the papers will now make Power's life miserable as well. Oddly, in the original film, the heiress announces they are engaged--here she claims they are married--though this hardly improves the quality of the film (though it does provide a bit of sexual innuendo the original didn't have).The acting is decent enough, though I really think Loretta Young did a better job in the original--probably because she seemed to have a better gift for comedy. Also, while Tyrone tries, he just doesn't seem to have quite the charm he did in the original. Part of this is naturally because it's a remake and part of this is because the supporting characters weren't nearly as strong. In particular, the Justice of the Peace was a big weak point here, as instead of coming off as comical, he's a sadist and pretty much ignores the law--surefire comedy killers! My advice is see the original. Then, if you insist, see the remake. BUT, don't see the remake first--it just doesn't stack up well and might convince you not to bother with the first film and that would be a big mistake.