Two Smart People (1946)

Accompanied by police officer Lloyd Nolan, conman John Hodiak has agreed to travel across country and testify against his former crime partner in exchange for a reduced sentence for himself. Also on the train to New York is another scam artist, Lucille Ball, and the former partner Elisha Cook Jr. The group takes advantage of various stops to take in the sights and Hodiak and Ball fall in love. It’s a sweet little romp with some little twists where honor amongst thieves is questioned. I always enjoy seeing Lucy perform, but it’s especially nice when it’s a change of pace from her I Love Lucy character.