In Bridgefield, Connecticut, wealthy Alec Walker (Cary Grant) falls for widow single mom Julie Eden (Carole Lombard). He is in a loveless marriage to Maida (Kay Francis). He discovers her previous infidelity. He offers her a lucrative divorce but she refuses to surround the prestigue of his wealth. With disceets to his parents, she tries to destroy his relationship with Julie.
This relies on making Maida a horrible villain and Alec's intentions pure. It feels too easy. There is some darkness here but the movie intends to keep the romanticism. The characters are presented as broad constructs. The plot is melodramatic worthy of any summer-reading romance novels. It also ends in an odd way. I don't see why Maida would go along with the lie and it leaves the audience hanging in the air. I understand the attempt at a poignant ending but I can see better ways to do it. As a romance with some bite, this does deliver on the main.
This relies on making Maida a horrible villain and Alec's intentions pure. It feels too easy. There is some darkness here but the movie intends to keep the romanticism. The characters are presented as broad constructs. The plot is melodramatic worthy of any summer-reading romance novels. It also ends in an odd way. I don't see why Maida would go along with the lie and it leaves the audience hanging in the air. I understand the attempt at a poignant ending but I can see better ways to do it. As a romance with some bite, this does deliver on the main.