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The Heavenly Body
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Wikipedia article
'The Heavenly Body' is a 1944 American romantic comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and starring William Powell and Hedy Lamarr. Based on a story by Jacques Thry, with a screenplay by Michael Arlen and Walter Reisch, the film is about the beautiful wife of a professional astronomer who becomes convinced that her astrologer's prediction that she will meet her true love will come true. Produced by Arthur Hornblow Jr., 'The Heavenly Body' was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States on March 23, 1944.
Plot
A neglected wife turns to an astrologer, who tells her she will meet and fall in love with a handsome stranger, much to the dismay of her astronomer husband.
Cast
Production notes
* Production Dates: 4 May-early Aug 1943
* The working title of this film was 'The Stars Can Wait'.
* 'The Heavenly Body' marked William Powell's first picture since the 1942 film 'Crossroads'. 'Crossroads' was also the first time in which Powell co-starred with Hedy Lamarr, and according to modern sources, the success of that film prompted MGM to re-team them in 'The Heavenly Body'.
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