Every Girl Should Be Married (1948)

A salesgirl (Betsy Drake) in a major department store sets her marital sights on a prominent pediatrician (Cary Grant). Unfortunately, he's not interested in marriage or her. But she's determined to land him by whatever trick or subterfuge necessary. Based on the short story by Eleanor Harris and directed by Don Hartman (HOLIDAY AFFAIR). An unpleasant romantic comedy. There's something rather pathetic about a woman so desperate to get married that she'll humiliate herself, tell lies and manipulate people to get what she wants. She is, in fact, what today we call a stalker. Yet we're meant to think this psychotic is adorable! It might have helped if Betsy Drake had a bit more charm or charisma but she doesn't. Perhaps if the charming Diana Lynn had played the role instead of the bland role of the heroine's best friend it might have been more tolerable. With Franchot Tone, Eddie Albert, Alan Mowbray and Elisabeth Risdon.