A young couple decide to marry under the condition that they agree never to disagree. That agreement is soon put to the test when the husband finds himself attracted to a beautiful young woman.
Lady Sydney Wragge is a free-spirited socialite who believes in a perfect understanding between married couples, with no secrets and complete honesty. She marries the more conventional Cecil, who finds her approach to marriage overwhelming and disruptive to his life and career. As they navigate their unconventional relationship, Cecil struggles to keep up with Sydney's demands for absolute transparency, leading to humorous and increasingly complicated situations.
Perfect Understanding received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised Gloria Swanson's performance and the film's attempt at sophisticated comedy, others found the premise to be rather talky and not entirely successful in its execution. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the modern take on marriage for its time, while others found it less engaging than expected.
Google audience: Audience sentiment for Perfect Understanding is largely unrecorded due to its age and limited availability, but contemporary reviews suggest a mixed reception, with some appreciating its progressive themes and others finding it less compelling.
The film marked Gloria Swanson's return to Hollywood after a period of working in Europe, attempting to revive her career with this talkie production.
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