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A Fortune
Arlene (played my Gina) finds herself suddenly unemployed and becoming desperate for guidance. Desperation leads Arlene to a fortune-teller that tells her everything she wants to hear: "you'll meet the man of your dreams and he will inherit a fortune". Arlene soon realizes that dreams go quickly from good to bad when greed is the motive.
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Plot Summary
Set in 1938, the film follows a young Irish woman, Mary, who travels to London to meet her estranged, wealthy industrialist father. She finds herself caught between the expectations of her father and her own burgeoning desires. As she navigates the complex social and emotional landscape, she uncovers family secrets that challenge her understanding of love and loyalty.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'A Fortune' received a mixed to positive reception. Reviewers often praised the period atmosphere and the performances, particularly from the lead actors. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing occasionally uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its evocative portrayal of 1930s London.
Performances, especially from the lead cast, were generally well-received.
Some critics noted a predictable narrative arc.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on a novel of the same name by Kathleen Woodiwiss, a popular author of historical romance novels.
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