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Bob Preston, publicity man for Superba Pictures, uses his publicity skills in an attempt to make this fiancée June Dale the most famous movie star in the world. But in doing so, he forgets that women want to be attended to for themselves, not as objects of fame.
A young woman's obsessive desire for love and attention leads her down a path of self-destruction. Her pursuit of romantic ideals causes her to cycle through various relationships, each more tumultuous than the last. As she navigates the complexities of desire and societal expectations, she grapples with the consequences of her choices, ultimately seeking redemption.
Upon its release, 'Young and Beautiful' received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its psychological depth and lead performance, while others found its narrative overly melodramatic and its themes too bleak. Over time, it has been re-evaluated as a fascinating, albeit dark, exploration of female desire and societal pressures in the pre-Code era.
Praised for its complex portrayal of a troubled female protagonist.
Criticized for its somber tone and somewhat convoluted plot.
Considered an interesting, if bleak, pre-Code melodrama.
Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Young and Beautiful' is not widely available.
While often mistakenly attributed to Alfred Hitchcock, 'Young and Beautiful' was actually directed by French filmmaker Jean Vigo, and his 1933 film 'L'Atalante' is sometimes confused with this title, which was released in 1934 and directed by others.
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Young and Beautiful is a moderately entertaining picture but a very silly one. Robert Preston (William Haines) is a high powered publicity agent for Superba Pictures. He is determined in making his sweetheart June Dale (Judith Allen) a star...