Joan Blondell is the real star in this Rebecca-like tense drama. She outshines John Wayne who has not yet found his relaxed, easy "Duke" acting style. Although it is set in deep south USA just post civil war in a period when black people were still the servant class, they are portrayed in a very stereotyped, clichéd manner which makes for distinctly uncomfortable viewing nowadays. The story hasn't dated but the way it is depicted certainly has. Probably best just watched for historical interest for all the reasons set out above and in particular for Joan Blondell's Standout performance.
Review of Lady for a Night
