This Thing Called Love

A young woman marries a wealthy man but discovers he is secretly impoverished and has been living a lie. She decides to help him by working in a nightclub and using her charm to gain financial backing, all while dealing with her own emotional turmoil and the complexities of their relationship.

This melodrama received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics found the premise engaging and the performances earnest, others criticized its predictable plot and somewhat overwrought emotional tone. It was considered a modest effort within the romantic drama genre of the era.

• Praised for its attempt at a complex romantic entanglement.
• Criticized for a plot that felt overly dramatic and predictable.
• Performances were generally seen as competent but not outstanding.

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The film was based on a play of the same name by Donald Ogden Stewart, who also wrote the screenplay.