Peggy Evans (Lana Turner) finds her life in Hotchkiss Falls dull, so she leaves it all behind to reinvent herself in the big city. The note she leaves behind is misinterpreted, leading to the assumption of her demise and the firing of her boss. After a makeover, she is involved in an accident, which leads to more mistaken assumptions. She ends up with an entirely new life. But her old boss, Bob Stuart (Robert Young) is on a mission. He doggedly pursues her, hoping to reveal the truth.
This is a clever story. The main characters eventually have a battle of wits, with misdirections, bluffs and rebluffs. Turner and Young are great in their characterizations, infusing them with serious intent and playfulness at the same time. The supporting cast is notable, including Ward Bond, Walter Brennan, and a young Robert Blake in a small, comedic role.
Just prior to this film, Robert Young was in "Journey for Margaret", a film very different from this one, and he is well worth watching there.
This is a clever story. The main characters eventually have a battle of wits, with misdirections, bluffs and rebluffs. Turner and Young are great in their characterizations, infusing them with serious intent and playfulness at the same time. The supporting cast is notable, including Ward Bond, Walter Brennan, and a young Robert Blake in a small, comedic role.
Just prior to this film, Robert Young was in "Journey for Margaret", a film very different from this one, and he is well worth watching there.