DOUBLE HARNESS (1933)

William Powell, one of my favorite actors since childhood, stars in this RKO classic playing John Fletcher, a spoiled playboy who's inherited his father's shipping empire but has no interests in life other than pursuing polo, women, and anything that avoids work.  That is, until he starts dating Joan Colby (Ann Harding), a woman who used to regard marriage as a business proposition herself, but soon finds she's falling in love with John the cad.  So much in love, she tricks the confirmed bachelor into marrying her, hoping she can (in time) make him love her in return - and that's when the real mess begins.  The first half of this short film plays like a drama, the latter more comedic (and featuring a wonderful supporting role by Reginald Owen, playing a manservant), which comes off a bit disjointed though things meld together nicely in the end.  Quirky but worth a watch, with solid performances. (not rated)  B-  (Note: the link below is not a trailer but the entire film - featuring two minutes of restored footage!)

DOUBLE HARNESS (complete film)