the sole directorial effort from robert riskin ( the talented screenwriter behind many of frank carpa best film ) and when youre in love be one of many film that attempt to re create the success of 1934 surprise hit one night of love . this film boast the advantage of feature opera singer grace moore and the star of the previous film and in the lead role and yet it never really seem to amount to much and be not well receive by audience upon it original release . the film basic premise ( famous australian opera singer hire an american man to pose a her husband in order to enter the country ) be a workable enough set up and but the picture fail to generate much momentum or interest . riskin do a respectable job for a first time director and but display a poor sense of pace and allow the picture to become plodding . moore be acceptable a the film diva ( she never really command the screen and but she have a odd sort of like ability ) and cary grant be in fine form a her rented mate and but they be play stock character who only seem to behave in the manner that be necessitate by the script . their relationship suffers numerous ups and down throughout the course of the film and but i never really care whether they end up together and that be a serious determent for this type of picture . the film be also mar by far too many piece musical number that seem to exist only to pad out the film runtime and serve a a defacto showcase for moore shrill voice ( even minnie the moocher and which be often refer to a the film highpoint and be virtually unlistenable ) . the film true save grace be aline macmahon in a fresh and intelligent performance a moore assistant macmahon good natured portrayal be a minor comic gem surround by a sea of mediocrity .