Affectionately Yours is a 1941 American romantic comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon and starring Merle Oberon, Dennis Morgan, and Rita Hayworth.[1] It was produced and distributed by Warner Brothers. Bette Davis was originally intended for the lead role but was replaced by Oberon.[2]

Affectionately Yours
Directed byLloyd Bacon
Screenplay byAleen Leslie
Edward Kaufman
Story byFanya Foss
Produced byHal B. Wallis
StarringMerle Oberon
Dennis Morgan
Rita Hayworth
CinematographyTony Gaudio
Edited byOwen Marks
Music byLeo F. Forbstein
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Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • May 10, 1941 (1941-05-10)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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In this comedic film, renowned journalist Dennis Morgan endeavors to mend his relationship with his former wife, played by Merle Oberon. Dissatisfied with her husband's constant travel due to his job as a correspondent, Oberon's character travels to Reno, where she secures a divorce. While on a foreign assignment, Morgan becomes aware of their marriage's dissolution and becomes resolute in mending their relationship. Upon his return to the United States, he discovers she is now engaged to a character portrayed by Ralph Bellamy, a competing romantic interest. Simultaneously, Rita Hayworth, playing the role of a fellow journalist enamored with Morgan, pursues his affection. As is common in films of this kind, Oberon and Morgan's characters ultimately rediscover their past love.[3]

Cast

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Merle Oberon from the film.

Cast notes

References

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  1. ^ Fetrow p.7
  2. ^ Bubbeo p.40
  3. ^ Langman, Larry (2009). The Media in the Movies. p. 21.

Bibliography

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  • Bubbeo, Daniel. The Women of Warner Brothers: The Lives and Careers of 15 Leading Ladies, with Filmographies for Each. McFarland, 2001.
  • Fetrow, Alan G. Feature Films, 1940-1949: a United States Filmography. McFarland, 1994.
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