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  • Prescription for Romance (1937)
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    70 min | Romance, Comedy
Prescription for Romance (1937)
Approved
70 min | Romance, Comedy

After Kenneth Barton absconds with stolen funds, the bankers' association finds a love letter in his effects that suggests he may have run away to Hungary. The association sends detective Steve Macy to Budapest to find the woman who wrote ...See moreAfter Kenneth Barton absconds with stolen funds, the bankers' association finds a love letter in his effects that suggests he may have run away to Hungary. The association sends detective Steve Macy to Budapest to find the woman who wrote the letter and capture Barton. In Budapest, Steve pretends to be Barton and allows himself to be arrested because he hopes that newspaper reports of the arrest will attract Barton's lover. Dr. Valerie Wilson, an American studying in Budapest who believes that Barton had helped her father in the past, comes to the jail to offer her help. She immediately realizes that Steve is not Barton, and he is released from jail. He and Valerie have dinner, but she leaves early to see a patient. Because he is sure the patient is really Barton, Steve follows her. In fact, much to Valerie's surprise, Barton is waiting for her in her apartment. Barton convinces Valerie that he has been falsely accused, and she agrees to help him elude Steve. Lola Carroll, Barton's former girlfriend, arrives in Budapest determined to get her share of the stolen money. She is befriended by Sandor, an impoverished count, who thinks she is a wealthy American woman. Meanwhile, Valerie has given Barton the keys to a country house belonging to her friend, Dr. Paul Azarny, where he can hide. Paul convinces Valerie that Barton will be safe only after he crosses the border, so she picks up Barton's suitcases and takes the train to the country to help him escape. She is followed by Steve, Sandor, Lola and a reporter, Smitty. Even after Steve tells Valerie about Barton's crimes, she still believes in his innocence, but when Steve tells Valerie that he will help clear Barton's name if he is not really guilty of the crime, she agrees to ask Barton to turn himself in to Steve. At first, Barton pretends to go along with Valerie's suggestion, but later attempts an escape with Lola. Steve captures them and Smitty covers the story. After everything is cleared up, Valerie and Steve embrace. See less
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Dec 12, 1937 (United States)

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35 cast members
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Wendy Barrie
Valerie Wilson Valerie Wilson   See fewer
Kent Taylor
Steve Macy Steve Macy   See fewer
Frank Jenks
Smitty Smitty   See fewer
Mischa Auer
Count Sandor Count Sandor   See fewer
Gregory Gaye
Dr. Paul Azarny Dr. Paul Azarny   See fewer
Dorothea Kent
Lola Carroll Lola Carroll   See fewer
Henry Hunter
Kenneth Barton Kenneth Barton   See fewer
Samuel S. Hinds
Major Goddard Major Goddard   See fewer
Frank Reicher
Jozsef Jozsef   See fewer
Ted Osborne
Corney Corney   See fewer
Bert Roach
Police Sergeant Police Sergeant   See fewer
Christian Rub
Conductor Conductor   See fewer
George Cleveland
Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Franco Corsaro
Headwaiter Franz (uncredited) Headwaiter Franz (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Cunningham
Farrell (uncredited) Farrell (uncredited)   See fewer
Sidney D'Albrook
Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Fischer
Veterinary (uncredited) Veterinary (uncredited)   See fewer
Otto Fries
Police Sergeant (uncredited) Police Sergeant (uncredited)   See fewer
Frederick Giermann
Ambulance Driver (uncredited) Ambulance Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
William Gould
Doorman (uncredited) Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
Dorothy Granger
Cashier (uncredited) Cashier (uncredited)   See fewer
Elsa Janssen
Elsa (uncredited) Elsa (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmie Lucas
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
William Lundigan
Officer (uncredited) Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Mark
Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Greta Meyer
Marie (Head Nurse) (uncredited) Marie (Head Nurse) (uncredited)   See fewer
Torben Meyer
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Constance Moore
Girl (uncredited) Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Newlan
Bearded Hungarian (uncredited) Bearded Hungarian (uncredited)   See fewer
Alexander Palasthy
Hungarian Roue (uncredited) Hungarian Roue (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Sanford
Hungarian Policeman (uncredited) Hungarian Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Hugh Sheridan
Feodor (uncredited) Feodor (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Weigel
Peasant (uncredited) Peasant (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Wessel
Sailor (uncredited) Sailor (uncredited)   See fewer
Dan Wolheim
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
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