I'll Take Romance (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1937, I'll Take Romance is a romance and music film directed by Edward H. Griffith, running about 90 minutes. “Romance in Swing-Time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Theater manager James Guthrie's (Melvyn Douglas) career depends on famed soprano Elsa Terry (Grace Moore) singing in his Buenos Aires opera house, however, Elsa breaks the contract in favor of a more lucrative deal in Paris. Desperate, James begins showering her with flowers and candy in an attempt to woo her to the Argentinian opera house. When Elsa overhears James confess to his friend Pancho that he'd be willing to resort to kidnapping to get Elsa to Argentina, she mistakenly believes his motives to be solely romantic.
Who’s in it. I'll Take Romance stars Grace Moore as Elsa Terry, Melvyn Douglas as James Guthrie, Helen Westley as Madame Della aka Madella and Stuart Erwin as 'Pancho' Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, I'll Take Romance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I'll Take Romance page.
If you liked it. Fans of I'll Take Romance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I'll Take Romance (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I'll Take Romance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I'll Take Romance worth watching?
- I'll Take Romance holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I'll Take Romance?
- I'll Take Romance stars Grace Moore, Melvyn Douglas, Helen Westley, Stuart Erwin and Margaret Hamilton.
- When was I'll Take Romance released?
- I'll Take Romance was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.