The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
Dowdy Sylvia accepts her boss' marriage proposal, even though he only asked her to avoid marriage to another woman. As a wealthy wife, Sylvia changes from plain to uninhibited swan and even contemplates having an affair.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
24 audience votes
Key crew
- Horace JacksonScreenplay
- Paul L. SteinDirector
Cast
- Constance BennettSylvia Brenner Stanton
- Kenneth MacKennaGaylord Stanton
- Basil RathboneReginald 'Reggie' Durant
- Rita La RoyGrace Lawrence
- Louis John BartelsRichards
- John RocheSheridan
- Zasu PittsAnnie
- Kendall LeeMiss Munson
- Muriel FinleyRuth
- Judith WoodMrs. Graham
- Fred WaltonMartin the Butler
- Richard CarleWedding Minister (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
franceparis, francetransformationmarriage of conveniencesecretarylawyerdivorceextramarital affairpre-codecourtshipshipboardsham marriage