A pre-Code film that is both sexist AND feminist. Alison Drake (Ruth Chatterton) is a tough as nails woman who runs a huge auto company all by herself. Periodically she invites a handsome young man to her house at night to have sex (never shown but heavily implied). The next day if they try to get amorous with her at work she fires them. Then one day she meets her match in Jim Thorne (George Brent) who does NOT sleep with her. Naturally she falls in love with him.
As you can see this movie is pretty out there. The sexual politics are jaw dropping. Still I like it! The settings are beautiful, the acting is great and it moves quickly. Originally saw it in a revival theatre in the 1990s and the audience was laughing out loud! Lots of fun! Just don't take it seriously.
As you can see this movie is pretty out there. The sexual politics are jaw dropping. Still I like it! The settings are beautiful, the acting is great and it moves quickly. Originally saw it in a revival theatre in the 1990s and the audience was laughing out loud! Lots of fun! Just don't take it seriously.