Tangled Fortunes
Tangled Fortunes

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Tangled Fortunes

1932
Movie
60 min
English

A gang of crooks kills a gold miner while trying to find out the location of the mine. They then terrorize the miner's son to get him to reveal the mine's location.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Dudley MurphyGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling actress's ambition leads her down a morally ambiguous path as she navigates the cutthroat world of Hollywood. She manipulates her way through relationships and careers, seeking fame and fortune at any cost. Her choices create a tangled web of deceit, impacting those around her and her own future.

Critical Reception

Tangled Fortunes is a melodramatic portrayal of Hollywood ambition that showcases the darker side of the film industry during its early years. While sometimes criticized for its overt melodrama, it is often praised for its performance by Lilyan Tashman, who effectively embodies the complex and morally compromised protagonist. The film provides a glimpse into the struggles and compromises faced by aspiring stars in the studio system.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Lilyan Tashman's compelling performance in a challenging role.

  • Noted for its dramatic portrayal of Hollywood's moral complexities.

  • Seen as a typical melodrama of its era, with some pacing issues.

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Fun Fact

Lilyan Tashman, known for her sophisticated and often vampish roles, was a prominent actress in the early sound era of Hollywood, often playing women who used their wits and charm to get ahead, a trait mirrored in her character in 'Tangled Fortunes'.

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