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6.7/10 • 16

1933-07-211h 9m

ComedyRomance

The story of a temporary marriage

After tricking him into marriage, a woman tries to win the love of her philandering husband.

Directors
John Cromwell
Editors
George Nichols Jr.

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  1. Ann Harding

    Ann Harding

    Joan Colby Fletcher

  2. William Powell

    William Powell

    John Fletcher

  3. Lucile Browne

    Lucile Browne

    Valerie Colby Moore

  4. Henry Stephenson

    Henry Stephenson

    Colonel Sam Colby

  5. Lilian Bond

    Lilian Bond

    Monica Page

  6. George Meeker

    George Meeker

    Dennis Moore

  7. Reginald Owen

    Reginald Owen

    Freeman

  8. Kay Hammond

    Kay Hammond

    Eleanor Weston

  9. Leigh Allen

    Leigh Allen

    Leonard Weston

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CinemaSerf

Jun 13, 2022

7/10

Just in case you are expecting, from the title, some sort of equine shenanigans - then think again. This is quite a clever romance all about money and trust - or lack of/need for both. Ann Harding ("Joan") marries wealthy playboy William Powell ("Fletcher") and it is clear from the outset that his money is her prime motivation. He seems content enough with the arrangement, has a mistress and they agree that after a suitable period, they will divorce. Of course, it doesn't quite turn out that way and John Cromwell manages to take an ordinary melodrama and inject some panache into it. Both stars are on good form, the writing is subtle, humorous and does much to keep the characterisations engaging (if not especially likeable). Henry Stephenson puts in a good turn as her father, as does her almost as venal sister "Val" (Lucille Browne). It's a variation of an oft told story, nothing greatly new - but it has a charm about it that I found just a bit better than I was initially expecting.

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Status
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Original Language
English
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