
You should absolutely put this on tonight if you love dusty 1930s soap operas where the rich are snobs and the servants have all the secrets. But if you hate movies where a simple five-minute conversation could solve the entire plot, you will probably throw your shoe at the screen. 🥿 Private Number is one of those gl...


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"You should absolutely put this on tonight if you love dusty 1930s soap operas where the rich are snobs and the servants have all the secrets. But if you hate movies where a simple five-minute conversation could solve the entire plot, you will probably throw your shoe at the screen. 🥿 Private Number is one of those glossy dramas that feels like a guilty pleasure. It stars Loretta Young as Ellen, a sweet girl who gets a job as a maid for a super wealthy family. Naturally, the handsome college-b..."

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