Expensive Husbands

A young socialite finds herself entangled in a web of suspicion when her husband, a wealthy industrialist, is murdered. As she investigates his death, she uncovers secrets about his business dealings and a conspiracy that points to several of his associates as potential culprits. The police, led by a determined detective, close in on her as the prime suspect.

Critically, 'Expensive Husbands' received mixed reviews upon its release. While some praised its suspenseful plot and Gloria Stuart's performance, others found the narrative convoluted and the resolution unsatisfying. It's generally regarded as a competent, though not groundbreaking, entry in the mystery genre of its era.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and Gloria Stuart's compelling performance.
• Criticized for a plot that becomes too convoluted in its later stages.
• Considered a solid, if unremarkable, entry into the mystery-thriller genre of the 1930s.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this film, but contemporary reviews suggest it was seen as an engaging mystery with some narrative flaws.

Robert Florey, the director, was also known for directing the original 1931 version of 'Frankenstein' and the influential film 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' (1932).