This film from early 1932 is a delight, both for the simple but well played-out story and for the pleasure of watching these actors move seamlessly and expressively through their work in this relatively early "talkie." Ms. Harlow displays multi-faceted acting skills that serve to make her radiant presence even more alluring. The story catapults forward without any meanders, and because of this does not really reveal satisfactorily why Harlow became so smitten by her man.; but it really doesn't matter, I guess, because the story is concerned foremost with ramifications of having bonded and not with the details of the bonding having developed. Mae Clarke, who was really busy in pictures in the early 1930's, is captivating in her portrayal, as well. Life in the various domiciles and places of business is captured well, too.
This is a highly enjoyable film.
I might add in collateral conclusion that the "top review" here gives essentially everything away so that one hardly needs to see the movie itself for a purely entertainment experience. I expect that many visitors to the site look at reviews before deciding to view a film or to make the upcoming viewing experience more enjoyable. I used to think that the "spoiler alert" was sufficient to keep one away from spoilers but learned through experience that it is better to just check the collective rating points and consider the players when deciding whether to see a picture or not. Reading a "non-spoiler alert" review can give one way too much unwanted knowledge beforehand!
And while I am at it, may I add that every review on IMDb does not need a thorough plot rundown? I don't know why most reviewers offer their own thorough interpretations of the movies' stories, but I doubt neither prospective viewers nor finished viewers need to see the story in detail in every review. A 25- or 30-word description is all I need to know if a picture is of interest to me, not a 140-word detailed plot relation with every twist, turn, and plot complication.
Anyway, please enjoy these "Three Wise Girls."
This is a highly enjoyable film.
I might add in collateral conclusion that the "top review" here gives essentially everything away so that one hardly needs to see the movie itself for a purely entertainment experience. I expect that many visitors to the site look at reviews before deciding to view a film or to make the upcoming viewing experience more enjoyable. I used to think that the "spoiler alert" was sufficient to keep one away from spoilers but learned through experience that it is better to just check the collective rating points and consider the players when deciding whether to see a picture or not. Reading a "non-spoiler alert" review can give one way too much unwanted knowledge beforehand!
And while I am at it, may I add that every review on IMDb does not need a thorough plot rundown? I don't know why most reviewers offer their own thorough interpretations of the movies' stories, but I doubt neither prospective viewers nor finished viewers need to see the story in detail in every review. A 25- or 30-word description is all I need to know if a picture is of interest to me, not a 140-word detailed plot relation with every twist, turn, and plot complication.
Anyway, please enjoy these "Three Wise Girls."