I Love You Again (1940)

100% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
84% of users liked it
(557 ratings)

Those popular MGM co-stars William Powell and Myrna Loy take a break from their usual Thin Man duties to star in the zany comedy I Love You Again. The film opens with Loy prepared to divorce her dull businessman husband Powell. A blow on the head causes Powell to remember his former life as a… More Those popular MGM co-stars William Powell and Myrna Loy take a break from their usual Thin Man duties to star in the zany comedy I Love You Again. The film opens with Loy prepared to divorce her dull businessman husband Powell. A blow on the head causes Powell to remember his former life as a notorious con man. No one in town has any knowledge of Powell's criminal past, a fact he hopes to use to his advantage. Loy, astounded at Powell's sudden surge of amorous ardor, reconsiders her divorce. When she learns of his true identity, she is even more fascinated. Another blow on the head restores the non-criminal Powell--at least, that's what he and Loy would like you to believe. The film's highlight is a screamingly funny sequence in which Powell plays scoutmaster to a group of surly youngsters (including Our Gang veterans Carl Switzer and Mickey Gubitosi, aka Robert Blake). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: W.S. Van Dyke
Written By: Charles Lederer, George Oppenheimer, Harry Kurnitz
Genres: Drama, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Aug 9, 1940 Wide
On DVD: Aug 7, 2007

Critic Reviews

Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Delightful Powell and Loy romantic comedy.
David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
One of the duo's finest works together, a rip-snorting screwball comedy that bounces from silliness to insanity with spectacular ease.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...plays with the old amnesia ploy, but it does so with more cleverness than most such stories.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...it probably doesn't get the credit it deserves, and it's really quite good.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It gets off to a fast start but dies in the stretch.
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Loy is, as always, "the perfect wife," witty, wise and loyal -- she sees the essence of the truth and is adorably charmed by it.

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AJ V

This is a hilarious screwball comedy with the great Powell and Loy. I really enjoyed it.
jay n

Light as air comedy with the irresistable team of Powell & Loy. Frank McHugh is hysterical as the sham doctor.
Michael G

I know with screwball comedies you're just supposed to laugh but the whole dual personality thing with William Powell's character wasn't making much sense to me. The story and laughs just kind of lumbered around mostly and that whole boy scouts segment was more annoying… More
I know with screwball comedies you're just supposed to laugh but the whole dual personality thing with William Powell's character wasn't making much sense to me. The story and laughs just kind of lumbered around mostly and that whole boy scouts segment was more annoying than funny. This one's only for the most hardcore of Powell and Loy fans and definitely isn't the place to start. I Love You Again has a few worthwhile moments (namely anytime Myrna Loy is on screen) but it's not their best work together.

Cast

            William Powell as Larry Wilson

            Myrna Loy as Kay Wilson

            Frank McHugh as Doc Ryan

            Edmund Lowe as Duke Sheldon

            Donald Douglas as Herbert

            Nella Walker as Kay's Mother

            Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer as Harkspur Jr.

            Pierre Watkin as Mr. Sims

            Paul Stanton as Mr. Littlejohn

            Morgan Wallace as Mr. Belenson

            Charles Arnt as Billings

            Hooper Atchley
            
            Barbara Bedford as Miss Stingecombe

            Joe Bernard as Watchman

            Gladys Blake as Salesgirl

            Harlan Briggs as Mayor Carver

            Nell Craig as Maid

            Mary Currier as Mrs. Gordon

            Jack Daley as Band Leader

            Dix Davis as Corp. Belenson

            John Dilson
            
            Edward Earle as Mr. Watkins

            Winifred Harris as Mrs. Watkins

            Harry Hayden as Mr. Wayne

            Edward Hearn as Guard

            Arthur Hoyt as Floorwalker

            Hazel Keener as Mrs. Lederer

            George Lloyd as Police Sgt.

            Leni Lynn as Maurine

            Howard Mitchell as Ranger Leader

            Jack Mulhall
            
            Bea Nigro as Mrs. Kurnitz

            Paul Parry
            
            Sally Payne
            
            Jason Robards Sr. as Man

            Claire Rochelle
            
            Ray Teal as Watchman

            Charles Wagenheim as Fingerprint Man

            Eric Wilton as Headwaiter

            Robert Blake as Littlejohn Jr.

            William Tannen as Clerk

            Hal Cooke
            
            George Lollier as Police Photographer

            Harry Lash as Steward

            Ted Thompson
            
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