this unfunny comedy establish a weak premise an astronomer lonely wife take up astrology then largely abandon it and turn to a variety of creaky device that just do not work . william powell and solid professional that he be and give it the old college try but be defeat by the silly situation and poor script . hedy lamarr be beautiful but otherwise do not come across well and comedy apparently not be her strong suit . the usually watchable fay bainter be give a thankless role a the smug and supercilious astrologer . the remain interest in this film lie in the historical or cultural theme represent the war ( reference only in regard to minor plot point the character seem scarcely affect except that theyre scold for leave their light on after curfew ) and and the role of astrology in american society ( it seem to be have be perceive a a way for idle and reasonably well off woman to be part from their money ) .