Double Harness

Double Harness

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==Plot==
==Plot==
When spoiled younger sister Valerie Colby becomes engaged to be married to Dennis Moore, a more level-headed Joan decides to follow her example, not because she is in love, but in order to make something of herself. She chooses unambitious, wealthy playboy John Fletcher, who owns a struggling shipping line.
When spoiled younger sister Valerie Colby becomes engaged to Dennis Moore, a more level-headed Joan decides to follow her example, not because she is in love, but in order to make something of herself. She chooses unambitious, wealthy playboy John Fletcher, who owns a struggling shipping line.


She eventually spends the night in his apartment. To Joan's annoyance, she finds herself falling in love with him. When he shows no interest in marrying her, she forces the issue. She arranges for her father, Colonel Sam Colby, to find them in a compromising position. John graciously agrees to do the honorable thing and marry her. However, on their honeymoon cruise, he lets her know that he expects her to grant him a divorce after a decent interval. They settle on six months.
She eventually spends the night in his apartment. To Joan's annoyance, she finds herself falling in love with him. When he shows no interest in marrying her, she forces the issue. She arranges for her father, Colonel Sam Colby, to find them in a compromising position. John graciously agrees to do the honorable thing and marry her. However, on their honeymoon cruise, he lets her know that he expects her to grant him a divorce after a decent interval. They settle on six months.