Sometimes I don't like a film, but this film annoyed me. I guess I have a tendency to like people who are responsible. And the two main characters here -- played by Robert Taylor and Myrna Loy. It all begins when the two run into each other and go on an evening fling where every bit of gambling they do brings in more money. So, egged on by Taylor's character, they get married (in part due to alcohol) and plan to live a life based on doing as little work as possible and having as many going on a lark days and nights as possible. Of course, they need a place to live, and to have that Taylor needs a job, so he becomes a very successful paint salesman. At various times it's difficult to tell which character is more irresponsible, but ultimately Loy becomes the one yearning for a home and some stability. The biggest problem of the whole film is that when it ends...suddenly...we're not sure if the couple is going to go Loy's way, or Taylor's way. At that point I felt I wasted my time watching the movie.Don't get me wrong. The acting here is really good and Taylor is strikingly handsome. The problem is the concept of the script. In fact, for the first third of the film I kept wondering if there was actually plot, or if this was going to be 82 minutes of people just acting frivolously. The plot shows up about halfway through the film. Oh, and tell me how a man with $0 always has such a nice, and nicely pressed suit.There are 3 people I'll mention in the supporting cast: the usually rather staid (but always good) Henry O'Neill as Loy's father; there is one funny scene where he is drunk! Perpetually grumpy Charles Lane as the boss at the paint store. And Marjorie Main -- acting and sounding NOTHING at all like Ma Kettle -- as the land lady.I'm still holding my nose on this one.

"Lucky Night" begins with rich girl Myrna Loy feeling very bored. Despite having a fiancé who seems to be perfect, she doesn't love him and wonders if there is more to life. So, she decides to leave her father and his money and try to make her way in life alone. But, things weren't as easy as she thought and getting a job isn't easy--and she soon finds herself broke.Eventually, she meets up with a guy who is down on his luck (Robert Taylor) and something odd happens. When they are together, good luck seems to come to them again and again. They make a nice bundle at a casino and when a crook tries to kidnap them and their new car won at the casino, he is captured and they get the reward money. So far, so good. However, during their ensuing celebration, they get very drunk and wake up very married!! Now they both feel ashamed of themselves--this certainly is NOT the way to act or to find a life partner! While they both plan on a quick annulment, the more they talk about this the more they are convinced that maybe they can make a go of it. So Taylor goes out to find a job and they live very, very frugally and seem quite happy. The only problem is that down deep, Taylor is still a very irresponsible man--and takes an amazingly cavalier attitude towards his job and future. But, this IS the sort of man Loy married. It's cute at first, but eventually this brings tension into the marriage. Can the couple somehow work through all this? Overall, this is a rather sub-par film. While it has some nice MGM gloss, there are several problems with it. First, the chemistry between the two leads seemed a bit forced--like the harder they tried, the more chance it had that it would work. Second, the film seemed very rushed and the conclusion very incomplete. Somehow magically everything works out--though their marriage is clearly facing huge obstacles. Third, the script was filled with goofiness but never seemed to really work--it was flat and uninspired despite a very good start. The bottom line is that classic Hollywood film buffs who love Loy and Taylor may forgive a lot...but there is just too much to overlook here. I can why this film is one of the more obscure films the two actors made. It's watchable but no more.

Myrna Loy and Robert Taylor are cute together. This movie is about two people that meet and have one lucky night together and decide to try and make their luck last a life time. I saw this movie on cable one night and enjoyed it a lot. I would like to have it on DVD but can't even find it on VHS. Check out some of Myrna Loy's films you wont be sorry, watch The Thin Man collection, and The Best Years Of Our Lives. They are all great movies. If you have time watch Robert Taylor in Ivanhoe. Why can't Hollywood make them like they did back in the day when there were real "MOVIE STARS" in Hollywood. Where did the Class go in Hollywood. No more greats like Katherine Hepburn or Cary Grant, we are left with these mild at best actors. George Clooney which is one of the best ones we have now days is still not up to Cary Grant league.

This movie presents some good ideas about the manner of living life. The characters ably portrayed the pulls and tugs of living safely versus serendipity. It also demonstrates a good working relationship between people in a marriage who are working together as a team. How often is honesty between people present in real life?Cinematography, costumes, and sets rate at least a B if not higher, so I can not imagine the source of disapproval unless it is with the ideas presented. But of these things, even the millionaire steel company owner approved. Whether or not other reviewers saw these things, I can not tell.