THE HEAVENLY BODY (1944)

Classic romantic comedy starring the venerable William Powell (one of my all-time favorites) as Bill Whitley, a world-renowned astronomer who's seemingly putting his work ahead of his beautiful wife of two years, Vicky (the breathtaking Hedy Lamarr).  The two keep opposite schedules, and Vicky's feeling the loneliness; so much so, when her neighbor suggests a trip to see an astrologer, Madame Sibyll, Vicky takes things a bit too much to heart when the woman's predictions start coming true ... and, in the long-term, Sibyll predicts Vicky will meet a hunk of a worldly man she's going to leave Bill for!  When said hunk, Lloyd (James Craig), shows up for real, it becomes astronomy versus astrology as Vicky sinks deeper into her beliefs and the frazzled Bill sets out to prove astrology is the bunk - but his love for his wife is not.  The chemistry between Powell and Lamarr is sweet, Lamarr's character sometimes frustrating in her unshakable beliefs but the comedy just warm and fuzzy and funny enough to enjoy like a fizzy champagne. (not rated)  B

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