Love Affair (1939) | |
| Director(s) | Leo McCarey |
| Producer(s) | Leo McCarey |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
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Love Affair (1939) was a Comedy - Drama Film directed by Leo McCarey and produced by Leo McCarey.
Academy Awards 1939 --- Ceremony Number 12 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actress | Irene Dunne | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Maria Ouspenskaya | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Van Nest Polglase, Al Herman | Nominated |
| Best Music - Song | Music and Lyrics by Buddy de Sylva | Nominated |
| Best Picture | RKO Radio | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Mildred Cram, Leo McCarey | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer in “Love Affair”
By Stephen Reginald on Feb 6, 2024 From Classic Movie ManIrene Dunne and Charles Boyer in “Love Affair” Love Affair (1939) is the original romance directed by Leo McCarey (The Awful Truth) starring Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer.French painter Michel Marnet (Boyer) and American singer Terry McKay (Dunne) meet aboard a transatlantic ocean l... Read full article
Watching 1939: Love Affair (1939)
on Apr 11, 2019 From Comet Over HollywoodIn 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them.?As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, tha... Read full article
Gilda (1946) and my greatest love affair
By Carol Martinheira on Jan 28, 2019 From The Old Hollywood GardenGilda (1946) and my greatest love affair On January 28, 2019 By CarolIn Uncategorized I created The Old Hollywood Garden because I wanted to express my love for the classics. I wanted to make people want to watch them, and I wanted to share my?undying fascination?with ... Read full article
DOUBLE BILL #18: Love Affair (1939) and An Affair to Remember (1957)
By Carol Martinheira on Sep 10, 2018 From The Old Hollywood GardenDOUBLE BILL #18: Love Affair (1939) and An Affair to Remember (1957) On September 10, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized It’s not unusual for a director to remake their own movie. Hitchcock did it, Cecil B. DeMille did it (twice!), and Leo McCarey did it. Love Affair (... Read full article
Great films of 1939: "Love Affair" October 1 at the Daystar Center
By Stephen Reginald on Sep 24, 2016 From Classic Movie ManGreat films of 1939: "Love Affair" October 1 at the Daystar Center Great films of 1939: Love Affair Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: October 1, 2016 Time: 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Love Affair (1939) is the original romance directe... Read full article
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Quotes from
Terry McKay: How's your fiancee?
Michel: She's got a cold.
Terry McKay: Oh, that's too bad. Got it at Lake Como?
Michel: No, she wasn't there.
Terry McKay: Uhh... , Uh, you mean the Lady of the Lake was not...
Michel: [Shakes head] That was her best friend.
Terry McKay: Oh.
Michel: [Another shake, and grimace]
Terry McKay: Chummy bunch.
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Facts about
After this movie was released restaurants were suddenly bombarded with requests for pink champagne.
This was Irene Dunne's favorite among her films. This also happened to be Charles Boyer's favorite among his films as well.
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