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Gigolette
Kay Parrish, a society girl, finds she is penniless when her father dies. However she persuades Terry Gallagher to give her a hostess job at his New York City clip-joint, which he operates on the theory that if the suckers want it he'll give it to them, albeit he does apply some principles regarding the matter. A Broadway playboy, Greg Emerson, falls in love with Kay and proposes but his high-society parents object strongly. Terry. although he also has fallen in love with Kay and doesn't realize she feels the same about him, sets out to provide a happy ending for the couple.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Gigolette lives a difficult life as a dancer in a Parisian cabaret. She dreams of a better life and finds herself drawn into a dangerous world of crime and intrigue. Her journey is marked by challenges and the struggle to escape her circumstances.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'Gigolette (1935)' is scarce due to its age and limited international distribution. Contemporary reviews, where available, likely focused on its melodramatic elements and performance of the lead actress within the context of German cinema of the era.
What Reviewers Say
The film is noted for its depiction of a struggling dancer's life.
Its dramatic and romantic elements were typical of films from the mid-1930s.
Performances are generally considered adequate for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this vintage film, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was produced in Germany and was part of a wave of European films exploring themes of social hardship and aspiration during the interwar period.
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