The story begins in Panama. Carlotta (Tallulah Bankhead) ends up shooting a man who broke into her room and attacked her. While this was entirely justified, Carlotta is a woman with a past...a 'fallen woman'. Because of this, most lawyers won't defend her. Eventually, an alcoholic lawyer, Dick (Frederic March), agrees to defend her and manages to get an acquittal. Following the trial, both Dick and Carlotta realize it's an opportunity for both of them to begin new and productive lives...to reinvent themselves in a better way. Dick gives her some money to book passage to the States while he seriously begins working as a sober attorney.
Some time passes. Carlotta has renamed herself 'Ann' and she's a very successful interior decorator. She also has a rich man who has fallen for her and his mother seems happy with the engagement. But what about her past? And, what if the fiance discovers who she used to be?
I liked this film. While it has a very simple plot, it makes a nice point about redemption and features several really nice performances. A very nice film.
Some time passes. Carlotta has renamed herself 'Ann' and she's a very successful interior decorator. She also has a rich man who has fallen for her and his mother seems happy with the engagement. But what about her past? And, what if the fiance discovers who she used to be?
I liked this film. While it has a very simple plot, it makes a nice point about redemption and features several really nice performances. A very nice film.