Pamela, a woman in late-1800s England, wishes to be her own person and has no intention to ever marry. After she has a great deal of difficulty finding a job, she finally lands a position at a "woman's" magazine that covers topics like sewing and cooking.
Is it worth your time? If you like Katharine Hepburn at her most defiant, yes. If you need a movie that isn't obsessed with the rigid, stuffy rules of 1800s England, you might want to skip this one. It's a bit of a relic, but it has heart. The whole thing kicks off with Pamela just wanting to be a person, not a prop. ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Mark Sandrich
Maurice Elvey
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"Is it worth your time? If you like Katharine Hepburn at her most defiant, yes. If you need a movie that isn't obsessed with the rigid, stuffy rules of 1800s England, you might want to skip this one. It's a bit of a relic, but it has heart. The whole thing kicks off with Pamela just wanting to be a person, not a prop. It’s exhausting watching her struggle to find a job that isn't just about needlepoint or boiling potatoes. When she finally lands a gig at a magazine, the pivot from 'how to bake' ..."
Ernest Vajda, Netta Syrett, Anthony Veiller
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