The Love Test
The Love Test

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The Love Test

1935
Movie
63 min
English

Romance set in a chemical factory.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Leigh JasonGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A group of young women, working in a factory, are given a special 'love test' device that supposedly predicts compatibility. When one of the women, Vina Colby, is set to marry a wealthy suitor, she secretly uses the machine to test her feelings for him, but the results are not what she expects. This leads to humorous and romantic complications as she navigates societal expectations and her true desires.

Critical Reception

The Love Test received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics generally noting its lighthearted comedic elements and the performances of its lead actors, Joan Crawford and Robert Taylor. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and thin. Audiences at the time likely enjoyed it as a pleasant, escapist romantic comedy typical of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its light and entertaining comedic tone.

  • Joan Crawford and Robert Taylor's chemistry was often highlighted.

  • Some critics found the story to be formulaic and lacking depth.

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Fun Fact

While the film features a futuristic 'love test' machine, its actual scientific basis was, of course, pure fiction, serving as a plot device for the romantic comedy elements.

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