When Arden meets Packy they are instantly smitten with each other and sail to the South Seas on his boat. One day Packy dumps her and she returns home where Tommy waits: He has proposed to her before and still wants to marry her.

Is this worth watching today? Honestly, if you like looking at Greta Garbo’s face for eighty minutes, then yes, absolutely. If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller where things actually happen in a logical sequence, you will probably hate it and want your time back. It’s a movie for people who like vibes and big...

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"Is this worth watching today? Honestly, if you like looking at Greta Garbo’s face for eighty minutes, then yes, absolutely. If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller where things actually happen in a logical sequence, you will probably hate it and want your time back. It’s a movie for people who like vibes and big hats and the way light hits a silent film star’s cheekbones. The whole point of the story is that Arden (Garbo) thinks it is unfair that men can have affairs and 'experiences' wh..."
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