When You're in Love (film)

When You're in Love is a 1930 American Pre-Code musical film directed by Robert Riskin, starring Frank Fay and Eileen Percy. The film features songs written by Gus Kahn and Louis Silvers. The plot revolves around a struggling musician, played by Frank Fay, who falls in love with a glamorous opera singer, portrayed by Eileen Percy. Their romance is complicated by social class differences and the pressures of their respective careers. While featuring musical numbers and elements of romance, the film also incorporates comedic moments and critiques of the social hierarchy of the time. Critically, When You're in Love is noted for its use of early sound technology and its attempt to blend musical entertainment with social commentary. It is considered a minor work in the filmographies of both Riskin and Fay.