Kitty Foyle
Kitty Foyle

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Kitty Foyle

1940
Movie
108 min
English

A hard-working, white-collar girl falls in love with a young socialite, but meets with his family's disapproval.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Director: Sam WoodGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Kitty Foyle, a young woman from Philadelphia, navigates the complexities of love and career in 1930s New York City. She falls for a wealthy socialite, Wyn Strafford, but their different social classes create significant obstacles. Kitty's journey is marked by her ambition, independence, and the choices she makes between societal expectations and personal happiness.

Critical Reception

Kitty Foyle was a critical and commercial success, praised for Ginger Rogers's sensitive portrayal of the titular character. The film was lauded for its realistic depiction of a modern woman's struggles and its willingness to tackle themes of class and ambition. It resonated with audiences, establishing Rogers as a dramatic actress beyond her musical talents.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Ginger Rogers's compelling and nuanced performance.

  • Appreciated for its realistic portrayal of a woman balancing love, career, and societal pressures.

  • Commended for its sensitive exploration of class differences and personal ambition.

Google audience: Audience reception for Kitty Foyle is generally positive, with viewers often highlighting Ginger Rogers's strong performance and the film's relatable story about a woman's journey through life's challenges.

Awards & Accolades

Ginger Rogers won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Kitty Foyle.

Fun Fact

Ginger Rogers's performance was so acclaimed that it marked a significant shift in her career, proving her versatility as a dramatic actress and earning her an Oscar.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This demonstrates clearly that Ginger Rogers was much more than just a dance partner, as she pretty much single-handedly holds this rather sweet melodrama together. She starts work as the secretary to Philadelphia gent "Wyn Stratford" (Denn...

DanDare

DanDare

Ginger Rogers won a best actress Oscar for portrayal of Kitty Foyle from Irish working class roots. Told in flashbacks, the film starts with Wyn asking Kitty to run away with him to South America and live in sin as he is already married. ...