

Slightly Dangerous
Small-town soda-jerk Peggy Evans quits her dead-end job and moves to New York where she invents a new identity.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Peggy Hanson assumes the identity of a glamorous socialite to escape her mundane life and find adventure. She concocts an elaborate plan involving a wealthy businessman, William 'Bill' Lanning, hoping to make him fall for her disguise. However, her deception quickly becomes complicated as real emotions begin to surface, and the lines between her assumed persona and true self blur.
Critical Reception
Slightly Dangerous was a lighthearted comedy that received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics often praised its romantic escapism and the chemistry between its leads, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed its breezy tone and escapist charm during a wartime era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its light, romantic comedy elements and escapist themes.
- Noted for the pleasant on-screen chemistry of its leading actors.
- Some reviews indicated a conventional and somewhat predictable plot structure.
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Fun Fact
This film marked one of Lana Turner's earliest leading roles in a romantic comedy, showcasing her versatility beyond her 'femme fatale' image.
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