There’s a hard edge to this romantic comedy, from J M Barrie of Peter Pan fame. Helen Hayes, who played the role on stage, film and opposite Orson Welles on radio, is a non-pretty Scottish lady whose father marries her off to an aspiring student in exchange for financial support. She’s actually all for the idea – he goes on to be elected to Parliament and fall in love with a titled lady, even though his wife is responsible for his success, writing most of his speeches. He still wants to leave her for the lady – but then the lady dumps him because he’s boring and he goes back to his wife. And that’s the happy ending! Still, at least it’s honest. Not a bad story, even today – women having to be powers behind the throne, mean it still works. Could have done with a few more jokes.
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