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It Started with Eve (26-Sep-1941)

Director: Henry Koster

Writers: Hanns Krly (story); Norman Krasna (screenplay); Leo Townsend (screenplay)

Keywords: Comedy

A millionaire tycoon's dying wish is to see his son's fiance; but as Gloria is out of town and cannot arrive that day, and his father's condition grave, Jonathan Reynolds, Jr. finds a stand-in to serve in her place. Jonathan, Sr. likes the girl very much, and it boosts his spirits enough that his life is no longer in danger. The real Gloria arrives and a delightful comedy of errors ensues. Received an Oscar nomination for Best Musical Score.

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