Ann Vickers
Ann Vickers

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Ann Vickers

1933
Movie
76 min
English

After a love affair ending in an abortion, a young prison reformer submerges herself in her work. She then falls for a controversial and married judge and scandal looms again.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: John CromwellGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Ann Vickers, a principled woman, navigates a complex love life and career in the early 20th century. She falls for the charismatic but troubled district attorney, but their relationship is tested by his past indiscretions and her own strong moral code. Ann struggles to reconcile her personal desires with societal expectations and her burgeoning career as a social worker.

Critical Reception

The film was met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising Irene Dunne's performance and the film's handling of mature themes for its time. However, others found the plot melodramatic and predictable. It was considered a respectable, though not groundbreaking, production.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Irene Dunne's strong central performance.

  • Noted for its attempt to tackle adult themes of marriage and infidelity.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be overly sentimental and slow-paced.

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Fun Fact

The film was based on the 1933 novel of the same name by Sinclair Lewis, who was a Nobel Prize-winning author.

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