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Hearts Are Trumps
Poor Arlette is married off by her well meaning mother to a supposed count who turns out to be a fake and a crook.Arlette seeks out the real count, to whom in name technically she is married.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy industrialist's will stipulates that his fortune will go to his son only if he marries the daughter of his former business partner. The son, unaware of this clause, falls for a young woman who turns out to be the intended bride. Complications arise from family rivalries and misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
This early sound drama received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its romantic storyline and performances while others found its plot somewhat predictable and melodramatic. It was considered a competent, albeit not groundbreaking, film of its era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its classic romantic drama elements.
Criticized by some for a formulaic plot.
Performances were generally seen as adequate for the material.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific 1931 film is not readily available through general Google review aggregation.
Fun Fact
Hearts Are Trumps was one of the early films to feature synchronized sound, showcasing the evolving technology of the film industry in the early 1930s.
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