A young painter in the academy hires as a model the daughter of a rich soap manufacturer and has her pose for a work based on the biblical Susannah and the Elders, which almost causes a scandal..
Is this for you? Honestly, you’ll probably love Marion, That's Not Nice if you have a soft spot for black-and-white comedies that feel like they were filmed in someone’s living room. If you need pacing that moves faster than a tectonic plate, stay away. This is for people who enjoy seeing the gears of a 1930s scandal t...
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"Is this for you? Honestly, you’ll probably love Marion, That's Not Nice if you have a soft spot for black-and-white comedies that feel like they were filmed in someone’s living room. If you need pacing that moves faster than a tectonic plate, stay away. This is for people who enjoy seeing the gears of a 1930s scandal turn in real-time. The whole setup hinges on this biblical painting. Watching the characters freak out over a bit of canvas is honestly the highlight. It feels like everybody in th..."
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