Second Choice
Vallery Grove is in love with Don Warren but her mother opposes the match because he is poor and has no social standing. Don decides to terminate his engagement to Vallery after attending a party where he meets a spoiled rich girl who is interested in him.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, torn between two suitors, faces societal pressures and personal desires. She is engaged to a wealthy businessman but finds herself falling for a struggling artist. The film explores themes of love, class, and the choices women had to make in the early 20th century.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Second Choice' received a mixed reception. While some critics praised Dolores del Río's performance and the film's romantic drama elements, others found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. It is not considered one of Michael Curtiz's more memorable works.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Dolores del Río's compelling performance in a dramatic role.
- Criticized for a conventional and somewhat predictable romantic storyline.
- Noted for its period setting and attempts at exploring complex emotional choices.
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Fun Fact
This film marked one of Dolores del Río's early ventures into American cinema after her initial success in Mexican films.
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