Love Before Breakfast Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Love Before Breakfast.
Love Before Breakfast Ending Explained: Scott is a very rich businessman who hangs out with a snooty, silly Countess, but has the hots for Kay who is already engaged to Bill. Directed by Walter Lang, this 1936 comedy film stars Carole Lombard (Kay Colby), alongside Preston Foster as Scott Miller, Cesar Romero as Bill Wadsworth, Janet Beecher as Mrs. Colby. With a 6.1/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Love Before Breakfast?
Scott is a very rich businessman who hangs out with a snooty, silly Countess, but has the hots for Kay who is already engaged to Bill. Scott pursues Kay like crazy, going so far as to buy Bill's oil company so that he can banish him to Japan, leaving Kay unmoored.
Walter Lang's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Carole Lombard (Kay Colby)'s journey. Scott pursues Kay like crazy, going so far as to buy Bill's oil company so that he can banish him to Japan, leaving Kay unmoored.
How Does Carole Lombard (Kay Colby)'s Story End?
- Carole Lombard: Carole Lombard's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Preston Foster (Scott Miller): Preston Foster's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Cesar Romero (Bill Wadsworth): Cesar Romero's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Love Before Breakfast Mean?
Love Before Breakfast's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Carole Lombard may feel rushed. Walter Lang's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.