Women Go on Forever
In a New York boarding house, owner Daisy Bowman becomes romantically involved with new tenant Jake while among the other residents taxi driver Eddie, fiancé of Betty, is framed for murder by a gangster and imprisoned without telling Betty. The faithless Jake makes a play for Betty, causing him to quarrel with Daisy. Attempting to strangle her he is shot dead by Betty’s blind son. One of Jake’s cohorts, Pete, tries to take advantage of a drunk Betty but when Daisy tries to intervene, he threatens to tell the police who really killed Jake. Meanwhile, Eddie has been released from jail, he returns to find a drunken Betty with Pete and misunderstands. Jake's brother arrives looking for vengeance and believing Eddie murdered Jake, but Daisy tells him it was Pete. In the ensuing shoot out both are killed, and Daisy helps Eddie and Betty reunite.
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Plot Summary
A young woman struggles to survive and find love amidst the harsh realities of post-World War I society. She endures poverty, societal judgment, and personal betrayal, all while trying to maintain her dignity and hope for a better future.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Women Go On Forever' received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its melodrama excessive and its plot predictable. While some acknowledged the performances, the film was largely seen as an unremarkable entry in the early sound era.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from an overly sentimental and unrealistic plot.
- Performances are generally adequate but cannot overcome the weak script.
- A forgettable melodrama that fails to resonate.
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Fun Fact
This film was one of the earliest attempts to tackle themes of post-war societal struggles and female independence in the nascent sound film industry.
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