It Started with a Kiss is a 1959 romantic comedy film directed by George Marshall and starring Glenn Ford and Debbie Reynolds. The film follows the story of Joe Fitzpatrick, a United States Army officer who is on leave in New York City. During his leave, Joe falls in love with a beautiful chorus girl named Maggie Putnam, played by Debbie Reynolds. The two quickly get married and Joe wins a red convertible in a charity raffle.
However, things quick;y start to go wrong for Joe. His new wife is much more high maintenance than he anticipated, and their honeymoon turns into a disaster when they end up driving the car off a cliff. Maggie spends the rest of the film trying to get Joe to buy her expensive clothes and pay for her extravagant lifestyle, all while he struggles to keep up with her demands.
Meanwhile, Joe's superior officer, who lent him the red convertible for the day, is furious that the car was destroyed and threatens to court martial him. In an effort to save his career, Joe goes on a series of ridiculous and hilarious misadventures to try to get the car repaired and return it to his superior.
It Started with a Kiss is a classic romantic comedy that was one of the biggest box office hits of 1959. It was praised for its witty writing, charming performances, and hilarious hijinks. Fans of classic romantic comedies will enjoy this lighthearted and entertaining film.