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I'll Take Romance (1937)

Movie ★ 6.3 90 min

Theater manager James Guthrie's (Melvyn Douglas) career depends on famed soprano Elsa Terry (Grace Moore) singing in his Buenos Aires opera house, however, Elsa breaks the contract in favor of a more lucrative deal in Paris. Desperate, James begins showering her with flowers and candy in an attempt to woo her to the Argentinian opera house. When Elsa overhears James confess to his friend Pancho that he'd be willing to resort to kidnapping to get Elsa to Argentina, she mistakenly believes his motives to be solely romantic.

Edward H. Griffith Director

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Released
November 17, 1937
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0029043
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Frequently asked questions

What is I'll Take Romance about?
Theater manager James Guthrie's (Melvyn Douglas) career depends on famed soprano Elsa Terry (Grace Moore) singing in his Buenos Aires opera house, however, Elsa breaks the contract in favor of a more lucrative deal in Paris. Desperate, James begins showering her with flowers and candy in an attempt to woo her to the Argentinian opera house. When Elsa overhears James confess to his friend Pancho that he'd be willing to resort to kidnapping to get Elsa to Argentina, she mistakenly believes his motives to be solely romantic.
Who directed I'll Take Romance?
I'll Take Romance was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
Who stars in I'll Take Romance?
I'll Take Romance stars Grace Moore, Melvyn Douglas, Helen Westley, Stuart Erwin.
When was I'll Take Romance released?
I'll Take Romance is a 1937 music, romance film.
Where can I watch I'll Take Romance?
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