The picture would be their last feature film partnership for nearly 20 years, when they appeared together briefly in 1984's Cannonball Run II.

Valerie likes it that Ernie does things her husband won't – dances with her, compliments her, even picks out the gifts Dan buys for her.

However, an urgent business matter requires his presence back home to save his company's biggest account.

But the business matter is extended and Ernie has to travel to Mexico to explain everything to Val, unaware that she's already put the wedding ceremony in motion.

The film originally began under the title of Divorce American Style with Frank Sinatra personally selecting Deborah Kerr for the role of his wife.

[2] The new title proved apt as during the filming Nancy Sinatra broke up with her husband Tommy Sands.