During WW2, Washington, D.C. had a housing shortage, so Jean Arthur feels it's
her patriotic duty to rent out the extra bedroom in her apartment. She intended
on renting it to a female, but older gentleman Charles Coburn fast talks her and
before she knows what's going on he's unpacking. Not knowing that she's engaged,
Coburn decides to play Cupid and rents out half of
his room to a military guy (Joel
McCrea) who's about to be shipped overseas. Romantic hijinks ensue...with Arthur
not Coburn.
The story is pretty standard stuff, but watching these three together is a
delight. McCrea and Coburn's chemistry together is a lot of fun to watch
and Arthur is simply wonderful. If you're a classic movie fan then this is a
must watch. Highly recommended.
