A Desperate Adventure (1938)
Director:
John H. Auer
Writers:
Hanns Kräly (story), Barry Trivers
Stars:
Ramon Novarro, Marian Marsh, Eric Blore
In this romantic comedy, a passionate French painter nearly goes berserk when he learns that his well-meaning friends have stolen one of his paintings so it can be exhibited. Their ploy works beautifully, and he becomes famous. Unfortunately, it is an embarrassing picture of his dream girl and he finds it utterly humiliating. Fortunately, he meets the real-life doppleganger of this gal and a romance eventually blooms.