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Two Kinds of Women
The daughter of a senator from South Dakota visits Manhattan for the first time, eager to see the sights of the big city. While there, she finds herself caught up in an affair with a married man, whose wife soon commits suicide. Complications ensue.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy socialite clashes with her father's much younger mistress, leading to romantic entanglements and societal scandal. The story explores the contrasting lives and motivations of two women from different backgrounds navigating love and ambition in the high society of the era. Ultimately, choices must be made that will determine their futures.
Critical Reception
This pre-Code drama was met with mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its performances and exploration of social themes, while others found its narrative somewhat predictable. It is remembered today primarily for its early appearances of future stars Myrna Loy and Cary Grant.
What Reviewers Say
Notable for early performances by emerging stars.
Explores themes of social class and romantic entanglements.
A typical drama of the early 1930s.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this early 1932 film.
Fun Fact
This film is notable as one of the very early roles for both Myrna Loy, who would go on to become one of Hollywood's most beloved actresses, and Cary Grant, who would become one of cinema's greatest leading men.
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