Bedtime Story

In this film, a Broadway playwright grapples with his wife's desire to retire to Connecticut, leading to their divorce. However, when his ex-wife marries a banker in a moment of anger, she soon discovers that their divorce was not legally valid. This twist sets the stage for a series of comedic events as the playwright sends a host of characters to thwart the consummation of her new marriage.

"Bedtime Story" showcases the comedic talents of Fredric March and Loretta Young alongside other notable actors like Robert Benchley and Eve Arden. The film employs themes of love, misunderstanding, and the lengths one will go to for romance, making it a representative piece of early 1940s comedy. With a runtime of 85 minutes, it delivers a tight narrative filled with laughs and clever situations.