utgard14 Romantic comedy about a young woman (Betsy Drake) determined to snag a handsome doctor (Cary Grant) as her husband. Obviously its old-fashioned ideas will not sit will well with everybody today. Personally I didn't find anything offensive about it. Yes it's dated but I don't watch a movie from 1948 expecting it to appeal to modern sensibilities. Part of the enjoyment of watching older films, at least for me, is they are a window into the past.Probably not something Cary Grant would have signed on to do were he not trying to help out Betsy Drake, who he was dating at the time. He helped her get an RKO contract and this was her first movie. The two would marry the following year. Cary seems to be on autopilot with the unchallenging material. But a Cary Grant only half-trying is better than most stars giving it their best. Drake is likable despite her character being a stalker. Franchot Tone plays another guy who gets roped into Drake's scheme. All in all, it's a light bit of pleasant but forgettable fluff.

skiddoo Talky and dull. My mind kept wandering as she droned on and on. This premise has been done before, done to death. Betsy Drake could just not bring anything new to the role and the writing was so boring she didn't have much chance. Cary Grant didn't add a lot, either. Franchot Tone at least had energy and woke me up. And he gave me a smile. He had been married three times. "I like marriage. My wives didn't but I do." So much for the WWII movies with strong female leads with more on the mind than a husband. This presages the glop of the Fifties and early Sixties."I haven't done a single thing that isn't legitimate for a girl." I'm guessing this movie was pretty nauseating even in 1948 when actually it was remarkably easy to get married with all the returning soldiers flooding the country. We know what happened when the children of the mothers at the seminar grew up. They rejected ideas about tricking men into marriage and wanted equal relationships.The only genuine and interesting part of the movie for me was the smile and kiss Betsy and Cary shared at the end. Cary practically glowed.

nowlang This is a cute and intelligent comedy about a bright attractive woman (Betsy Drake) who is determined to select and marry the right guy, namely Dr. Brown played by Cary Grant. Well, determined she is. Her efforts, the way they backfire, her perseverance and her eventual success all contribute to convince us that "Every Girl should be Married". I highly recommend this movie for couples looking for a romantic light comedy to escape the burden and pain of everyday life. The real life romance between Drake and Grant shows in the realism of the tenderness and attraction of Miss Sims for Dr Brown. This is a top movie with famous cast, solid script and excellent direction that will not lead you wrong.I was disappointed by poor reviews given by several IMDb readers especially in light that the very same movie received excellent reviews upon its release in 1948 so I would like to explain my positive assessment of this movie and help newcomers form an opinion for themselves. When one evaluates a movie from the past or from a different country, it is important to take into account and consider the era (time frame) the movie was created in, the context of the story (political situation, censorship if any, etc…) and the cultural influence due to location (country of origin) or tradition (social context at the time). The script: The movie was filmed before I was born but by looking at the reviews of the times, I see that the script writers got a nomination for best written American Comedy. This indicates that they created a "little gem" as judged by their peers (Writers Guild of America) who included some of the best American writers of the century. The cast: Looking at the main actors, Cary Grant was already established as an actor in 1948 and was not struggling to find work. He was the "eternal gentleman-like bachelor" and worked mostly in "high comedies with polished words". He actually found the scenario promising and recommended Betsy Drake as his supporting actress. Betsy Drake was a classic-trained actress (British Theater) who was first spotted (in the US) by none other than David Selznick, one Hollywood's top iconic producers of the Golden Era (remember "Gone with the Wind"?). This was her first production in the US and may explain "some" stiffness in front of the critical eye of the cameras. She devoted part of her life supporting her older husband, none other than Mr. Grant himself and became a writer. So based on these two references, she must have had something special. The assertive Miss Sims: Society-wise, 1948 was a transition era for Americans. In these immediate post-war years, returning Veterans and American men in general were shocked by the newfound freedom and autonomy of American women who had to either support the war effort or keep the fort while they were away. The notion of independent and self-reliant women was new if not strange to them, let alone a woman who is determined to go after what SHE wants and not what men want for her. This movie depicted this "coming of age" in a humoristic way. Do not forget also that all Hollywood productions were subject to the strict Production (Hays) Code which dictated that the ultimate role of women was to become wives/mothers over anything else. In other words, the ritual "burps" and "farts" common place in modern American comedies were neither funny nor acceptable. The reaction at the box-office: Very good since "Every Girl should be Married" was RKO's biggest hit of that year and received positive strokes from the major publications from that period. Enjoy! Lancelot

krdement I am always amazed and disappointed by commentators who cannot accept depictions of other eras without imposing their own contemporary socio-cultural values. Judging by many reviews of this film, Prince Charming must have been a stalker!This film is a quaint depiction of a bygone era, with different social mores. It is a delightful comedy, and Betsy Drake is so charming, it is no wonder that she became Mrs. Cary Grant shortly after this film was completed. Grant, himself, delivers a fine, and rather subtle performance. Give him some credit; he portrays a very serious character that does not become a wet blanket in this light comedy. He is certain that he is being chased, then not so certain, and finally decides that it doesn't really matter. I am also a fan of Franchot Tone, and he delivers a nice performance in an undemanding role. Diana Lynn is also good. None of these roles is very demanding, but each actor creates a credible, likable character. The end also provides a fun surprise, and a brief appearance by a young Eddie Albert. Otherwise the plot is simplistic in the extreme; the film stands or falls on the characters. A bunch of likable, easy to watch characters make this an enjoyable little movie.