The read
Critics rate it 27 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 76% of the 198 1930s romance movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
An American woman seeking divorce from her wealthy, controlling husband falls for a romantic Parisian who saves her from his entrapment.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 27 points higher than audiences do.
55 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank BorzageDirector
- Gene TowneScreenplay
- C. Graham BakerScreenplay
- Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Charles BoyerPaul Dumond
- Jean ArthurIrene Vail
- Leo Carrillo"The Great Cesare"
- Colin CliveBruce Vail
- Ivan LebedeffMichael Browsky
- George MeekerMr. Norton
- Lucien PrivalPrivate Detective
- George DavisMaestro
- Bobby BarberPaul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
- Adrienne D'AmbricourtFrench Woman (uncredited)
- Tim HoltS.O.S. Radio Operator (uncredited)
- Carlyle Moore Jr.Wireless Operator (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
paris, franceblackmailicebergrestaurantocean linerdivorcechefheadwaiter