I'll Take Romance
"Romance in Swing-Time!"
Originally released in 1937. I'll Take Romance is a music/romance film. directed by Edward H. Griffith.
Starring Grace Moore, Melvyn Douglas, and Helen Westley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Grace Moore
as Elsa Terry
Melvyn Douglas
as James Guthrie
Helen Westley
as Madame Della aka Madella
Stuart Erwin
as 'Pancho' Brown
Margaret Hamilton
as Margot
Walter Kingsford
as William Kane
Richard Carle
as Rudi
Ferdinand Gottschalk
as Monsieur Ginard
Esther Muir
as Panda
Frank Forest
as Pinkerton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
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 mo...
Who directed I'll Take Romance?
I'll Take Romance was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
How long is I'll Take Romance?
I'll Take Romance has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was I'll Take Romance released?
I'll Take Romance was released on November 17, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I'll Take Romance?
The main cast of I'll Take Romance includes Grace Moore, Melvyn Douglas, Helen Westley, Stuart Erwin, Margaret Hamilton.