
Spinster heiress Eva Bundy, who is in love with Rodolpho, a swindler after her money, is saved by cashier Maggie Quick from being robbed in a department store. When a jealous rival presents evidence of Rodolpho's previous marriage, Eva is heartbroken and sends her elegant wardrobe to Maggie as a reward.


A Tale of Misplaced Glamour and Unexpected Alliances All Dolled Up opens in the bright glare of a downtown department store, where the spinster heiress Eva Bundy—played with genteel poise by Helen Broneau—finds herself the target of a slick conman. The camera lingers on her elegant lace gloves, the faint scent of perf...

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" A Tale of Misplaced Glamour and Unexpected Alliances All Dolled Up opens in the bright glare of a downtown department store, where the spinster heiress Eva Bundy—played with genteel poise by Helen Broneau—finds herself the target of a slick conman. The camera lingers on her elegant lace gloves, the faint scent of perfume, and the subtle glint in her eyes as Rodolpho, a charming swindler, approaches with the promise of romance and riches. The scene sets the tone: a world of glittering façades an..."
Andrew Percival Younger, John Colton
United States

