Woman of the Year was followed by an adaptation of John Steinbeck's Tortilla Flat (also 1942) which met with a tepid response.Curtis (2011) p. 479. MGM did not hesitate to repeat the teaming of Tracy and Hepburn and cast them in the dark mystery Keeper of the Flame (1943). Despite a weak critical reception the film out-grossed Woman of the Year confirming the strength of their partnership.Curtis (2011) pp. 479–480; Kanin (1971) p. 5.
woman of the year was followed by an adaptation of john steinbeck's tortilla flat (also 1942) which met with a tepid responsecurtis (2011) p 479 mgm did not hesitate to repeat the teaming of tracy and hepburn and cast them in the dark mystery keeper of the flame (1943) despite a weak critical reception the film out-grossed woman of the year confirming the strength of their partnershipcurtis (2011) pp 479–480; kanin (1971) p 5