L'usurpatore

Kay Francis and Fredric March are "Strangers in Love" in this 1932 film.

Kay is Diana Merrow, who reluctantly works for Arthur Drake (March), an expert in Egyptian artifacts. Not only does he sexually harass her, but he's mean and stingy.

Later on, we see Stan (Stuart Erwin) looking longingly at food through a restaurant window. He's with his friend Buddy (March). They are both down and out.

Buddy goes to his twin brother, whom he hasn't seen in 12 years, for a handout, since it seems their father disinherited him. Arthur hates Buddy, who led a freewheeling life and was good at sports. While they're fighting, Arthur, who has a heart condition, has an attack and dies.

Buddy decides to take his place, and "Buddy" is declared dead, with Buddy becoming Arthur. He is completely clueless about everything in Arthur's life - he doesn't even know Diana's name. He asks how she spells her name, hoping for a clue, and she says, "two r's."

As the story goes on, we see that Diana is working with the DA to try to get evidence against Arthur, who cheated her father. However, after Buddy's death, she sees a new Arthur - easygoing, friendly - he says he's turned over a new leaf.

Fredric March is again in a double role as he was in Jekyll and Hyde. He's very good as both characters.

This was billed as a comedy. It's a very light one with no big laughs. It's pleasant and enjoyable. And in the end, we find out a few secrets.