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The Office Wife
Larry, a publisher, wants Kate to write a book about the 'Office Wife'. An executive stenographer's duties creates a relationship approaching that of his wife. Little does Larry know that sometimes literature mirrors life.
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Plot Summary
Mary, a young woman struggling to make ends meet, takes a job as a secretary. She falls for her charming boss, but he is already married. When his wife becomes ill and Mary is forced to assume the role of his spouse in a social setting, the lines between her professional and personal life blur, leading to a complex and emotionally charged situation.
Critical Reception
The Office Wife was a moderately successful film upon its release, praised for its melodrama and the performances of its cast, particularly Dorothy Mackaill. It tapped into themes of social class and romantic entanglements that resonated with audiences of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dramatic portrayal of forbidden love and social struggles.
Dorothy Mackaill's performance as the conflicted secretary was a highlight.
The film offered a melodramatic yet engaging look at workplace romance in the early 1930s.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not available for this early film.
Fun Fact
This film was one of the early "all-talking" pictures released by Warner Bros. during the transition from silent films to sound.
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