
The work of a progressive female psychiatrist and her colleague at a mental hospital is threatened by the arrival of a conservative new supervisor, who disapproves of both her methods and the fact that she is a woman in a "man's field.".


Is it worth your time? If you like old movies where people talk fast and have very intense facial expressions, then yes. It is worth a watch just to see Claudette Colbert be a boss. 🧠 People who love 1930s dramas or stories about women fighting the 'old boys club' will dig it. If you want a fast-paced thriller or a s...


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"Is it worth your time? If you like old movies where people talk fast and have very intense facial expressions, then yes. It is worth a watch just to see Claudette Colbert be a boss. 🧠 People who love 1930s dramas or stories about women fighting the 'old boys club' will dig it. If you want a fast-paced thriller or a scary asylum movie, you will probably be bored out of your mind. Private Worlds is one of those movies that feels like it’s trying to be very important, but mostly it’s just a real..."
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