Storyline

Ellen (June Allyson) is kidnapped by father (Charles Bickford) after she ran off and got married to someone he thinks is a gold digger. She escapes and starts an adventurous trip back to Houston to be with her husband. Her Father hires a private investigator to stop her. On the bus to Houston, a newspaper man (Jack Lemmon) figures out who she is. Instead of cashing in on the big story and the reward money he falls in love with her.—Harold Thornton

Plot Keywords

screwball comedy, heiress, road trip, roadtrip, on the road, road movie, canceled wedding, bus trip, bus ride, motel, running away, on the run, color remake of black and white film, remake

Short Review

Pale imitation of It Happened One Night fails to capture the magic of the first, a fools errand, but is pleasant enough. One of the problems is that Jack Lemmon & June Allyson share little chemistry, a vital component to the first film. Well made but lacking.

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Streaming Service

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