A plain secretary works for a womanizing divorce lawyer who only dates married women. To avoid having to deal with the matrimonial pursuits of any of his potential romances, he offers her fi... Read allA plain secretary works for a womanizing divorce lawyer who only dates married women. To avoid having to deal with the matrimonial pursuits of any of his potential romances, he offers her financial support if she marries him in name only.A plain secretary works for a womanizing divorce lawyer who only dates married women. To avoid having to deal with the matrimonial pursuits of any of his potential romances, he offers her financial support if she marries him in name only.
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- 2 wins total
- Grace Lawrence
- (as Rita LaRoy)
- Ruth
- (as Murrel Finley)
- Mrs. Graham
- (as Helen Johnson)
- Minister
- (uncredited)
- Dressmaker
- (uncredited)
- Butler at Villa
- (uncredited)
- Masseuse
- (uncredited)
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
- Man at Roulette Table
- (uncredited)
- Waiter at Royal Club
- (uncredited)
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This is a fun film. No-one is correct - everyone behaves atrociously. The men are ultimately revealed as cads or blind to their actions while the women are calculating and far more deliberate and nasty in their actions. It's interesting to watch to see who Sylvia will end up with........she ain't no angel.....don't be fooled by her apparent innocence. She's just as much of a bitch as Grace as her behaviour demonstrates. We have a confrontation at the end between all the characters involved which is what we have been anticipating and the dialogue is very entertaining.
A mention about the character Gaylord. Well..........there's his name first of all...and then there is the fact that he doesn't seem interested in any women.....GAY....or maybe not, eh? I also think that they needed to make Constance Bennett far more plain in the first half of the story so that her transformation into a babe is believable. As it is, she looks good before and after. No change there.
An enjoyable film.
There're some clever lines to enjoy along with Bennett's poignant innocence, still the flick lacks enlivening snap due mainly to Director Stein's flaccid direction and leading man Mac Kenna's rather bland presence. Too bad the zany Pitts doesn't get more screentime. Also, looks like the producers weren't sure whether they wanted a romantic comedy, drama, or Cummings showcase. Thus, the mixed, wavering results.
And how about those ritzy uptown gowns of the period-- real eye-catchers, along with the fancy flivvers they ride around in. Then too, the decorous parlors and liquor lounges are well-crafted and outfitted. At the same time, it's a challenge to see the unromantic Sherlock Holmes (Rathbone) in a romantic role and even embracing the girl. Nonetheless, that majestic aquiline nose is perfect for the aristocratic Reggie Durant. Anyhow, Bennett would go on to A-grade movies with leading men like Cary Grant, (Topper, 1937). And a good thing too, since she's clearly better than the results here.
Did you know
- TriviaConstance Bennett really plays the piano in this picture according to a contemporary article in Film Daily.
- GoofsWhen Gaylord comments on Sylvia's stockings during their evening working session, Sylvia, in closeup, is seen with one leg crossed over the other at the knee. In the next long shot, Sylvia's legs are no longer crossed.
- Quotes
Sylvia Brenner: But, they're all so expensive.
French Lingerie Saleslady: Oh, no, Madame. Just have them on when you show your husband the bill.
- SoundtracksNocturne in E Flat Major (Op. 9 No. 2)
Music by Frédéric Chopin
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- El precio de una mujer
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- 849 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California, USA(opening establishing shot of the new Eastern Columbia building)
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- Budget
- $450,000 (estimated)
- Runtime
- 1h 21m(81 min)
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