What Happens at the End of I'll Take Romance?

Theater manager James Guthrie's (Melvyn Douglas) career depends on famed soprano Elsa Terry (Grace Moore) singing in his Buenos Aires opera house, however, Elsa breaks the contract in favor of a more lucrative deal in Paris. Desperate, James begins showering her with flowers and candy in an attempt to woo her to the Argentinian opera house. When Elsa overhears James confess to his friend Pancho that he'd be willing to resort to kidnapping to get Elsa to Argentina, she mistakenly believes his motives to be solely romantic.

Edward H. Griffith's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Grace Moore (Elsa Terry)'s journey. Desperate, James begins showering her with flowers and candy in an attempt to woo her to the Argentinian opera house.

How Does Grace Moore (Elsa Terry)'s Story End?

• Grace Moore: Grace Moore's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Melvyn Douglas (James Guthrie): Melvyn Douglas's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Helen Westley (Madame Della aka Madella): Helen Westley's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of I'll Take Romance Mean?

I'll Take Romance's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Grace Moore may feel rushed. Edward H. Griffith's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.