Female (1933)
This is a pretty weird movie. Made just before the Hays Era, the subject matter is frankly sexual, though not explicit.
Alison is the high-powered head of a huge company that she runs with a scowl and snap. No question that she's in charge. Most nights find her "talking over some ideas" in her hilariously nouveau riche mansion with some new eager guy from the office...who's often transferred when he wants more than the intended one night stand. This is pretty surprising stuff! A woman getting man-sized respect in business back in 1933 (something hard to attain even now) and bedding then dispatching a string of employees. But then Alison meets a guy who likes her for "who she is" until, that is, he finds out who she is.
In just 60 minutes, we see Alison go from being tough as nails to being ready to settle down and have "nine children." Not nearly as progressive as it first seemed, but pretty entertaining little film anyhow.
B-
Alison is the high-powered head of a huge company that she runs with a scowl and snap. No question that she's in charge. Most nights find her "talking over some ideas" in her hilariously nouveau riche mansion with some new eager guy from the office...who's often transferred when he wants more than the intended one night stand. This is pretty surprising stuff! A woman getting man-sized respect in business back in 1933 (something hard to attain even now) and bedding then dispatching a string of employees. But then Alison meets a guy who likes her for "who she is" until, that is, he finds out who she is.
In just 60 minutes, we see Alison go from being tough as nails to being ready to settle down and have "nine children." Not nearly as progressive as it first seemed, but pretty entertaining little film anyhow.
B-
posted by MeMe | 2:49 PM
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