These Glamour Girls
These Glamour Girls

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These Glamour Girls

1939
Movie
79 min
English

A drunken college student invites a dance hostess to the big college dance and then forgets he asked her. When she shows up at school, he tries to get rid of her, but she won't leave. Instead, she stays and shows up both him and his classmates' snooty dates.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: S. Sylvan SimonGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman from a humble background attends a prestigious university on a scholarship. She finds herself drawn into the world of wealthy socialites and their complicated romantic entanglements. Navigating this new social landscape proves challenging as she tries to maintain her integrity and find genuine love amidst the superficiality.

Critical Reception

These Glamour Girls received a mixed to positive reception. Critics generally praised Joan Crawford's performance and the film's attempt to capture the collegiate experience, though some found the plot predictable and the social commentary somewhat superficial. Audiences responded well to the melodrama and romantic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Joan Crawford's star power and engaging performance.

  • Noted for its depiction of collegiate life and social climbing.

  • Some critics found the romantic subplots and overall narrative somewhat formulaic.

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Fun Fact

Joan Crawford's character, Carol, is an aspiring fashion designer, a theme that would echo in some of her later film roles.

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