A carnival magician deserts his wife when he finds out she's pregnant. She then marries the carnival's barker, but finds herself attracted to a young engineer.
So, Lilly Turner. Is it worth digging up today? Absolutely, if you’re into those wild, no-holds-barred pre-Code dramas where characters make incredibly messy choices. If you’re looking for a neat, tidy romance or a deep character study without the melodrama, you might wanna skip this one. It’s a specific kind of fun, r...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William A. Wellman
Edgar Jones
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"So, Lilly Turner. Is it worth digging up today? Absolutely, if you’re into those wild, no-holds-barred pre-Code dramas where characters make incredibly messy choices. If you’re looking for a neat, tidy romance or a deep character study without the melodrama, you might wanna skip this one. It’s a specific kind of fun, really. ✨ The story kicks off with Lilly (Ruth Chatterton) married to a magician. Then, surprise! She’s pregnant. He bails, like, immediately. Not even a second thought, which sets..."
George Abbott, Gene Markey, Philip Dunning, Kathryn Scola
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