7/10
Newspaperwoman Blondell will make you laugh, cry and want to be her friend.
17 November 2021
This film is packed full of unique characters, complex arch's, and is a treasure for anyone who likes 1930s comedies. Lead actress Joan Blondell displays a flair for comedic touch while also providing excellent dramatic expressions and reactions. Her character is tomboyish, yet, very attractive and feminine. One characteristic I thought made her most interesting is she didn't care about how her hair looked. At that time in history most female movie stars had their hair strictly cared for by a makeup department or they themselves would maintain it like most people do. This made every scene look unauthentic to real life. But I was surprised to see it wasn't perfectly in place all the the time, but often falling in her face in an unflattering way. Hard to tell if that was on purpose or due to quick shooting. Whatever the case, it is unique and memorable. The world that we see on screen seems to have enormous depth. I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a balance of comedy and drama, while also being open to "black and white". This movie single handedly turned me into a Joan Blondell fan.
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