Just saw this for the first time! on the TCM Vault Collection DVD! A very nice package, with restored footage (the seduction/entrapment scene!) and it's wonderful!
I concur with all the other posters regarding the lovely chemistry, poise and astute acting from Ms. Harding and Mr. Powell! Wonderfully masterful to behold.
I thought the Valerie character was good when it counted. Her scene where she spills the beans on Joan's plot was very good I thought. Her character was pretty bratty and supercilious, and maybe, had she been a stronger actor, could have shown some more depth and interesting colors. Some of her other moments were less refined. Lilian Bond came off quite well. The other performances were fine. But, clearly, Ann Harding and William Powell really carried the day! I wish that they had done many more films together!
The whole thing was rather smart and thoroughly engrossing.
The ending and wrap-up came a little too abruptly making me wish that it had gone on a bit longer.
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geoffzman04
11 years ago
In the beginning and for most of the film, I disliked Powell's smug, disingenuous remarks to Joan (Harding) and was wishing she would stand up a bit more for herself. Especially when the brat of a sister enters who definitely needs a clack. Would have liked to see her get a bit more comeuppance before the movie ended. In fact, I really didn't blame Joan for her end around tactic to ensnare Powell, especially considering his celebratory attitudes towards bachelorhood. Of course, in the end, Powell grows up and grows into a fine marriage with a lovely, supportive woman.
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sistergrimm
10 years ago
I joined this film "in progress" as they say, and when I heard Lucile Browne simpering, I had to check to be sure it wasn't Bette Davis. I half expected to hear her say "when I kissed ya, I wiped my mouth."
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