A beautiful socialite is acquitted of killing her husband only to be sued by her powerful mother-in-law for custody of her own son..
Should you watch this? If you like old movies where everyone talks in perfect, clipped sentences, you will probably dig this. It is definitely for people who prefer their drama served with a side of fancy evening gowns. If you are looking for something fast or gritty, steer clear. This one moves at the speed of a polit...
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"Should you watch this? If you like old movies where everyone talks in perfect, clipped sentences, you will probably dig this. It is definitely for people who prefer their drama served with a side of fancy evening gowns. If you are looking for something fast or gritty, steer clear. This one moves at the speed of a polite afternoon tea. Madeleine Carroll is the whole show here. She plays Mrs. Ames with this kind of icy calm that makes you wonder if she actually did commit the murder or if she is ..."
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