
Rich pianist Boris bets gold-digger Jean he can make her fall in love with him. She wins the bet, but he is intrigued by her friend Polaire's piano playing and proposes to be her instructor and lover.


You should absolutely watch this tonight if you love Pre-Code movies where women treat rich men like personal ATM machines. If you hate early talkies where the actors look like they are shouting at a hidden microphone in a flower vase, you will probably despise it. It is basically the blueprint for every single "how t...

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"You should absolutely watch this tonight if you love Pre-Code movies where women treat rich men like personal ATM machines. If you hate early talkies where the actors look like they are shouting at a hidden microphone in a flower vase, you will probably despise it. It is basically the blueprint for every single "how to marry a millionaire" story that came later. Only this one is much dirtier and way more fun. 🍾 The Plot (Or What Passes For One) Three best friends—Jean, Polaire, and Schatze—a..."
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