A successful writer of romance novels aimed at women is also a ladies' man who is carrying on an affair with his sexy next-door neighbor, but things get complicated when a pretty young aspiring writer falls in love with him, sets her sights on him, and won't take no for an answer..
Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you’ve got a weird itch for old-school melodrama where everyone talks like they’re reading off a menu of feelings. If you enjoy movies where the "romantic hero" is actually just kind of a jerk, you’ll have a blast. If you prefer characters with a shred of self-respect, you’re go...
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you’ve got a weird itch for old-school melodrama where everyone talks like they’re reading off a menu of feelings. If you enjoy movies where the "romantic hero" is actually just kind of a jerk, you’ll have a blast. If you prefer characters with a shred of self-respect, you’re gonna hate it. 🙄 The movie stars Warner Baxter, who plays this suave writer guy. He’s the type of fellow who probably owns too many silk dressing gowns. He’s juggling a neighbor, s..."
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