Youthful sweethearts Bobby and Jim plan to get married, but Bobby wants them to settle down in their sleepy hometown. Jim has bigger plans and walks out on Bobby, who then resorts to her feminine tricks to win him back.
If you are looking for a movie that basically says "marriage is a trap but also the only thing to do," then Saturday's Children is your winner. It is one of those late 20s films that feels stuck between being a comedy and a warning for young people. I think anyone who has ever felt pressured to stay in their hometown w...
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"If you are looking for a movie that basically says "marriage is a trap but also the only thing to do," then Saturday's Children is your winner. It is one of those late 20s films that feels stuck between being a comedy and a warning for young people. I think anyone who has ever felt pressured to stay in their hometown will find this deeply uncomfortable. If you want something light and fun like Playin' Hookey, you should probably look elsewhere. 🏠 Corinne Griffith plays Bobby, and she is basical..."
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