A girl marries a playboy from a rich family, expecting a life of comfort and luxury. However, her new father-in-law turns his ne'er-do-well son out into the street with no money, and promises the girl that if she can make a man out of her new husband, the father will give her $10,000 and see that she gets a quick divorce.
Writing
Pre-Code banter that sidesteps censorship with sheer speed.
Acting
Grace Bradley's unapologetic gold-digger energy is chef's kiss.
Director
Melville W. Brown
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
1934 was the year the Production Code finally clamped down — this film squeaked through with its mercenary heroine intact.
Grace Bradley was 19 and married the director of photography; they stayed together 67 years. More stable than any marriage in this movie.
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