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An upper-crust artist hires a 'party girl' as a model; romance follows.
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"Reviews of this film do not make clear that it apparently is available in both sound and silent versions. The version of this film borrowed from our local library was the silent version as apparently this film was Capra's 2nd talkie and last silent (per Moviediva web site). It had a very distracting soundtrack that did not match the moods on the screen at all. Still, if you are a Capra or Stanwyck fan, the silent version is better than none at all and worth the time. Hopefully, I will be able to see a sound version on Turner or AMC...."
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Despite the fact her three previous films had been critical and commercial failures, Harry Cohn was intent on casting Barbara Stanwyck as Kay, but the actress was on the verge of returning to her theatrical roots in New York City. She agreed to meet with Frank Capra, who had another actress in mind, but the interview went badly. Stanwyck's husband, actor Frank Fay, became furious when Stanwyck returned home crying and called Capra to complain. The director was surprised by her reaction, saying she had acted as if she did not want the part. Fay urged him to screen a film test she had made for The Noose (1928) at Warner Bros., and Capra was so impressed by it he urged Cohn to sign her immediately.
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An upper-crust artist hires a 'party girl' as a model; romance follows.