And you're in love! Or at least that is how easy she made it seem. Though sex was implicit throughout, much more impressive and subtle ploys were the tools of this hard as nails leading lady. Where some films would exploit this for smut appeal-Baby Face managed to keep you respecting, admiring, and empathizing with Stanwyck the whole way through. The lack of true love in her life, her need to survive, and the cool and rational philosophy of Nietzsche drive her man-eating upward mobility. She shares her wealth and home with the one kind person she knows, Chico, and keeps in touch with Mr. Cragg all throughout. Once she finds true love, she easily resigns her wealth in favor of it, proving once and for all her goodness. I loved her outfits, her fantastic and frank attitude, and the pace of the movie.
Review of Baby Face
