Brilliant Marriage
Brilliant Marriage

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Brilliant Marriage

1936
Movie
64 min
English

When a wealthy heiress discovers the terrible family secret that has been hidden from her since birth, her world is turned upside down.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: James FloodGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A struggling young socialite, Sally Horner, takes a job as a salesgirl to support herself. She encounters wealthy heir, John C. "Johnny" Miller, who is on the run from his family's attempts to arrange his marriage. Their initial encounters are filled with witty banter and a clash of personalities, but as they spend more time together, a genuine connection begins to form between them, despite their vastly different backgrounds and the pressures surrounding Johnny's life.

Critical Reception

Brilliant Marriage received a mixed reception upon its release. While praised for its witty dialogue and the chemistry between its leads, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and overly reliant on romantic comedy tropes of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sparkling dialogue and the charming performances of its leads, particularly William Powell.

  • Some found the storyline to be light and predictable, relying on familiar romantic entanglements.

  • The film effectively captures the social dynamics and romantic aspirations of its time.

Google audience: Audience reception for Brilliant Marriage is not widely available through current Google user reviews. However, contemporary sentiment suggests it was viewed as a pleasant, if not groundbreaking, romantic comedy suitable for escapist entertainment.

Fun Fact

Virginia Bruce was a singer and dancer before becoming an actress, and her talents were occasionally showcased in films like this one.

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