She Knew All the Answers
She Knew All the Answers

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She Knew All the Answers

1941
Movie
85 min
English

A rich playboy wants to marry a chorus girl, but he'll lose his fortune if his trustee doesn't approve of his sweetheart. She decides to work in the trustee's brokerage firm under an assumed name to get on his good side, but complications ensue.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Richard WallaceGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, whose family has fallen on hard times, accepts a lucrative offer to become the "girlfriend" of a wealthy and powerful publisher. Her task is to create a public scandal that will boost newspaper sales. However, she finds herself falling for the publisher's son, complicating her mission and her burgeoning feelings.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising Joan Crawford's performance and the romantic comedy elements, while others found the plot predictable and the humor dated. It was a moderate commercial success, benefiting from Crawford's star power.

What Reviewers Say

  • Joan Crawford's star presence is a highlight, lending charisma to a somewhat formulaic romantic comedy.

  • The film offers lighthearted entertainment with a predictable but engaging romantic entanglement.

  • Some found the plot's reliance on scandal and media manipulation to be less compelling over time.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but contemporary reactions suggest it was seen as a pleasant, albeit unremarkable, star vehicle for Joan Crawford.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to star Norma Shearer before Joan Crawford took over the role.

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