For romantic comedy "Designing Woman" (1957), Peck was permitted to choose his leading lady: Lauren Bacall, who was content to be busy with work as her husband was gravely ill at the time. The film revolves around a fashion designer and a sports writer on vacation, and, although Peck's character already has a partner back home, have a brief affair and hastily get married, only to find out when they are back home that they have vastly different lifestyles. The film was mildly successful and entered at 35th for annual gross, but did not break even. Upon release, "Variety" said "Bacall..is excellent...Peck is fine as the confused sportswriter" and added that all the other actors/actresses give top-notch performances. In recent years, the few reviews from prominent critics or websites are generally positive with "TV Guide" exclaiming "they’ve made...the famous stoneface...Peck, somewhat funny. Bacall gives an especially good performance." "Designing Women" won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Some movie review books or websites do not include this movie.