
A young woman lands a job as a clerk at a hat company in danger of going broke. She befriends the owner and persuades him to try some of her more daring designs.

Should you watch Smart Girl? If you’re the type of person who finds mid-30s studio filler comforting, sure. It’s a breezy enough way to kill an hour if you don't mind a story that feels like it was written on a napkin during a lunch break. Fans of classic Hollywood tropes will find plenty to poke at. If you’re looking...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Should you watch Smart Girl? If you’re the type of person who finds mid-30s studio filler comforting, sure. It’s a breezy enough way to kill an hour if you don't mind a story that feels like it was written on a napkin during a lunch break. Fans of classic Hollywood tropes will find plenty to poke at. If you’re looking for something with the grit of Across the Pacific, you are definitely barking up the wrong tree. This is low-stakes, high-caffeine dialogue. The whole thing hinges on Gail Patric..."
Frances Hyland, Wilson Collison
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