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Tom Collier has had a great relationship with Daisy, but when he decides to marry, it is not Daisy whom he asks, it is Cecelia. After the marriage, Tom is bored with the social scene and the obligations of his life. He publishes books that will sell, not books that he wants to write. Even worse, he has his old friend working as a butler and Cecelia wants him fired. When Tom tries to get back together with Daisy to renew the feelings that he once felt, Daisy turns the tables on him and leaves to protect both of them.
A young woman, despite her strong ideals and independent spirit, finds herself in a difficult marital situation. Her husband, a poet, is struggling with artistic integrity and societal pressures, leading to a strained relationship. She eventually falls for her charismatic and wealthy neighbor, creating a complex love triangle that challenges her beliefs and desires.
Upon its release, "The Animal Kingdom" was generally well-received by critics for its sophisticated exploration of adult themes and its strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. It was praised for its intelligent dialogue and Cukor's sensitive direction. While not a massive box office hit, it's remembered as a mature and well-crafted drama of its era.
Praised for its mature handling of relationships and societal expectations.
Ann Harding's performance was highlighted as a standout.
The film was noted for its intelligent script and Cukor's directorial finesse.
Google audience: Audience reception data for "The Animal Kingdom (1932)" on Google is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
The film was based on a successful Broadway play of the same name by Philip Barry, which also starred Leslie Howard.
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Leslie Howard certainly had a star quality about him, and he demonstrates that with aplomb here, but the story is just, well, wet... He is caught in a seemingly genuine love triangle between "Daisy" (Ann Harding") and wife "Cecelia" (Myrna ...