Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18310 in VHS
• Released on: 1998-09-01
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Formats: Black & White, Closed-captioned, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of tapes: 1
• Running time: 99 minutes

Customer Reviews

Deluxe comedy with Powell and Loy
"I Love You Again" would have to be one of the very best of the legendary screen teamings of William Powell and Myrna Loy. While their screen magic together works wonderfully in this brilliant comedy in reality it is William Powell's show all the way and rarely has he been given such a stunning showcase for his expert comedy talents.

Powell plays Larry Wilson a small town skin flint and penny pincher who through an accident on a cruise ship is knocked on the head, loses his memory, and reverts to his former self of 8 years ago, the confidence trickster George Carey involved in any scheme to earn a fast buck no matter how shady the deal. What develops in the next hour and a half is an absolutely hilarious tale as Powell discovers that his boring other self not only is loaded money wise but is the companion of a totally gorgeous wife who is in the process of divorcing him!

The fun really starts when Powell returns to his sleepy little town to see if he can skim off some of Wilson's money and perhaps get lucky with his "wifey" the luscious Loy!! The scenes of misunderstanding and George pretending to know everything that goes on in Larry's life will have you laughing till your stomach hurts . The scenes of him being greeted by the townsfolk upon his arrival home as a national hero, Doc Ryan's( Frank McHugh in an absolutely hilarious performance) examination of Larry in the bed and, top of all tops, the scouting hike to track mooses or some such are some of the most classic moments you will see in a 1940's comedy. Given a wonderful vechicle like this one can see why William Powell was such a master of this zany type of comedy and the way his delivery makes it seem so effortless is a tribute to his wonderfully developed comedy technique. Myrna Loy , always a great actress in comedy or drama is just right in the role of frustrated wife Kay Wilson who is suddenly amazed to find her totally boring, penny pinching husband has mysteriously transformed into something like the man she dreamed about marrying. The scene in the lingerie store is a riot when the salesgirl automatically brings out the cheapest model when Larry goes shopping with his wife. The beautiful exchanges in this scene will have you convulsing with laughter.

Of course in this production the Powell/Loy team is accompanied by their mentor and pal director W.S (One take Woody) Van Dyke who guided the pair through most of their early "Thin Man" successes. They were a perfect marriage of director and actors and rarely have the two meshed so well together. Van Dyke's rapid style of direction suited this type of witty fast paced comedy to a tee and in this comedy in particular it worked beautifully to keep the action moving at a rapid pace. The film almost has to be viewed a couple of times as so much dialogue is missed in one screening.

"I Love You Again" is without a doubt one of the very best of this teams work. As always with these productions it benefits greatly from the MGM care and attention to detail and it turned out to one of the stunning successes for MGM in 1940.

If you are seeking a healthy dose of comic madness combined with fine writing, direction, superb performances by all involved, you can't go past this classic installment in the Powell and Loy teamings. It's right up there with the original "Thin Man" and "Love Crazy" as a perfect showcase for what great screen acting is all about. Enjoy!!!

Powell and Loy are at their best!
Loved it! William Powell and Myrna Loy shine as Larry and Kay Wilson! As usual, they have dynamic chemistry and perfect comedic timing. There are several laugh out loud scenes, such as Larry's antics after Kay refuses to dance with him and the reactions of Larry and his newfound friend "Doc" when Larry is welcomed into his hometown. By today's standards, plotlines involving amnesia are dry and overused, but this movie's storyline is original and thoroughly entertaining. It's a gem! Loy and Powell solidify that they are truely the cinema's greatest screen couple.

MY WHAT FUN!!
Get ready to chuckle and laugh throughout the whole film. Powell is at his comedic best, and Loy is dreamy and gorgeous. Can't think of two people who belonged together professionally more that this enchanting and dynamic duo, with the possible exception of Rogers and Astaire.

The story line is a riot: Powell has had amnesia for some years, and led a stuffy, collective life, much to frustration and ultimate despair of Loy, his wife. A chance blow to the head restores him to his old, true self: it seems he is now a confidence man. A bank book of his former self induces him to return to and try to slip into his forgotten former life. All is laughter and fun from here on.

The deer stalking scene is the comic highlight of the film, as well as a solo trek on the dance floor by Powell. The lines between him and Loy are clever and fascinating, and one just can't say enough about this move except: Relax and Have Fun!