Experience Gloria Swanson’s delightful performance in Tonight or Never (1931) with this newly colorized HD version! This pre-Code romantic comedy, co-starring Melvyn Douglas in his film debut, tells the story of an opera singer who learns about life and love.
Tonight or Never follows Nella Vago (Gloria Swanson), a Hungarian opera diva whose performances are technically brilliant but lack passion . Her singing coach insists she needs to experience love to truly connect with her art .On a train to Budapest, Nella discovers her fiancé is having an affair . She becomes intrigued by a mysterious man, Jim Fletcher (Melvyn Douglas), and rumors suggest he’s a gigolo . Hoping to ignite her own passion, Nella hires Jim, leading to humorous misunderstandings and a night that changes everything .
Tonight or Never is a pre-Code romantic comedy exploring themes of love, passion, art, and societal expectations .
Released in 1931, Tonight or Never aimed to revive Gloria Swanson’s career and provided Melvyn Douglas with his film debut . The film features elegant costumes designed by Coco Chanel and a humorous performance by Boris Karloff .
This colorized version of Tonight or Never (1931) was brought to life by [Your Company Name], with a focus on enhancing the film’s visuals.Our Process:
Enjoy Swanson in an early “talkie” and see Douglas’s screen debut!
Q: What is Tonight or Never (1931) about?
A: A famous singer who has to embrace life and love in order to become a better artist.
Q: Is this film based on a play?
A: The movie is inspired by a play by Lily Hatvany .
Q: Where can I learn more about Coco Chanel’s costumes?
A: There are articles online dedicated to this!