Supposedly the film that really made people sit up and take notice of Barbara Stanwyck, this slow burner had a passionate end, and some rather funny moments which made me smile.
Wealthy artist Jerry escapes from a bawdy party and comes across headstrong Kay, whom he asks to pose for him, despite being aware that she is a call girl of sorts. Before long she has fallen for Jerry, and when his parents intervene to stop them being together, Kay must decide whether she is doing the right thing staying with the 'only man she has ever loved.'
I don't know what happened to Stanwyck, because at the beginning she was quiet and rather unassuming, but then, half way through the film she suddenly comes to life and delivers a series of heart-breaking scenes that almost bring a tear to your eye. Supposedly Frank Capra wasn't initially pleased at having her as the lead because she acted like she didn't want the part, and it was only after seeing her audition tape for an earlier production that he fell for her hook, line and sinker. You can see why.
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