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There is a big charity function at the house of Mrs. Cheyney and a lot of society is present. With her rich husband, deceased, rich old Lord Elton and playboy Lord Arthur Dilling are both very interested in the mysterious Fay. Invited to the house of Mrs. Webley, Fay is again the center of attention for Arthur and Elton with her leaning towards stuffy old Elton. When Arthur sees Charles, Fay's Butler, lurking in the gardens, he remembers that Charles was a thief caught in Monte Carlo and he figures that Fay may be more interested in the pearls of Mrs. Webley, which she is. After Fay takes the pearls, but before she can toss them out the window, she is caught by Arthur who is very disappointed in how things are turning out.
A charming socialite, Mrs. Cheyney, infiltrates the upper echelons of London society with the intention of defrauding wealthy individuals. She plans to marry an unsuspecting lord and abscond with his fortune. However, her carefully constructed facade begins to crumble when she unexpectedly falls in love with the very man she intended to exploit.
The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its sophisticated portrayal of class, deception, and forbidden love. Norma Shearer's performance as the titular character was particularly lauded, earning her an Academy Award nomination. The film is considered a fine example of early talkie dramas.
Norma Shearer delivers a captivating performance that anchors the film.
The story offers a compelling blend of romance, drama, and crime.
The film is a visually elegant and well-acted example of its era.
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Norma Shearer nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
This film was one of Norma Shearer's most successful pictures and solidified her status as a major star at MGM.
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When the nouveau riche American “Fay” (Norma Shearer) hosts a grand charitable party at her temporary London home - under the ever watchful eye of her butler “Charles” (George Barraud), she encounters two junior members of the British arist...