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Susan is about to be married, but the wedding may get called off after her fiancé summons three former beaus. Each reveals a different portrait of Susan: one describes her as a naive country girl who reluctantly becomes an actress, another paints a picture of a gay party girl and and the third describes a serious intellectual.
A wealthy and beautiful socialite, Susan Dunlap, is engaged to the wealthy but dull Roger Bannon. Unbeknownst to her, her ex-husband, Michael Barnes, has orchestrated a series of schemes to win her back. He enlists the help of his friend, Jerry, to make Susan believe that she is being pursued by other men. Susan, realizing that she is still in love with Michael, must choose between her two suitors.
The Affairs of Susan was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics at the time of its release, with some finding its plot contrived and the performances lacking depth. However, some appreciated its lighthearted comedic elements and Joan Crawford's performance. Audiences were generally indifferent, contributing to its limited commercial success.
The film's plot is often considered predictable and overly complicated.
Joan Crawford's performance is highlighted as a saving grace by some critics.
The comedy elements are inconsistent and do not always land effectively.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this older film is not readily available, but general reception suggests it was not a standout hit.
Joan Crawford reportedly disliked this film, finding the script weak and her role unchallenging, which was unusual for her at this stage of her career.
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Four men all have one thing in common - they are totally infatuated with Joan Fontaine's title character. Thing is, none of them are in love with the same women - or, at least the same iteration of the same woman. She has presented each of ...