Lover Come Back (1931 film)

Lover Come Back is a 1931 American pre-Code romantic comedy film directed by Erle C. Kenton, starring Constance Cummings and Richard Cromwell. The plot revolves around a young woman who pretends to be a notorious dancer in order to win the affections of a wealthy young man. She adopts a stage persona and creates a scandalous reputation for herself, leading to humorous complications and misunderstandings as the young man falls for her fictional alter ego. The film showcases the lighthearted and often risqué humor common in pre-Code Hollywood productions. While not as widely remembered as some other films from the era, Lover Come Back offers a glimpse into the social mores and comedic styles of the early 1930s.