Directed by George Cukor
Screenplay by Anita Loos and Jane Murfin
Based on the play by Clare Boothe Luce
Stars: Norma Shearer, Rosalind Russell, Mary Boland, Paulette Goddard, Joan Crawford, Joan Fontaine, Lucile Watson, Phyllis Povah, Virginia Weidler, and Muriel Hutchison
Scrolling through Instagram one day and I saw a clip from this movie. It was Joan Crawford as Crystal Allen telling the ladies that basically they are bitches. I'm in.
High society in New York City is rocked when a rumor goes around that Mary's (Shearer) husband, Stephen Haines is having an affair with shopgirl, Crystal Allen (Crawford).
The beginning of the movie is a little jarring because a lot of movement and dialogue are coming at you at the same time. When the central story happens then you get sucked into the ride of a lifetime.
If there is a movie with fabulous women, witty dialogue and a fashion montage, I will love it. This movie has it all in spades. Norma Shearer was acting her ass off in this movie. I felt the hurt and pain on her face. Rosalind Russell as the best friend, Sylvie was a true delight. Crawford's line delivery was chef's kiss.
I adore this movie. I can't say it enough.
Rating: 10/10
