Railroad tycoon Alexander Stream (Warren William) has his wife Hettie Stream (Mary Astor) and young son Tommy. Both father and son are tired of mommy's society parties and her social climbing. The husband is on his yacht when he rescues drowning showgirl beauty Lilly Linda (Ginger Rogers).
This is a pre-Code drama. I'm not exactly thrilled with Alexander. He is the old powerful businessman who flirts with the much younger girl. It's not exactly new or appealing. It's also not the worst thing in the world. I've always had problems with these unavailable men building a trap of their own making. At least, he seems to be a good father. The drama is a slow build. Ginger Rogers is the standout. It's not my favorite type of stories, but this is done well.
This is a pre-Code drama. I'm not exactly thrilled with Alexander. He is the old powerful businessman who flirts with the much younger girl. It's not exactly new or appealing. It's also not the worst thing in the world. I've always had problems with these unavailable men building a trap of their own making. At least, he seems to be a good father. The drama is a slow build. Ginger Rogers is the standout. It's not my favorite type of stories, but this is done well.