Nina Duane (Norma Shearer) is a criminal lawyer whose gender is professionally resented by Philip Barry (Conrad Nagel), the District Attorney. She wins acquittal for man-chasing widow Mary Booth (Mary McAllister), then defeats her in romancing the D.
The Waning Sex: A 1933 Drama Nina Duane, played by Norma Shearer, is a brilliant criminal lawyer whose professional achievements are repeatedly undermined by a system that resents female success. Her story is a blend of legal drama and romantic intrigue, set against the backdrop of a time when women's rights were still...
production_art
still_frame
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Robert Z. Leonard
Robert Z. Leonard
Community
Log in to comment.
"The Waning Sex: A 1933 Drama Nina Duane, played by Norma Shearer, is a brilliant criminal lawyer whose professional achievements are repeatedly undermined by a system that resents female success. Her story is a blend of legal drama and romantic intrigue, set against the backdrop of a time when women's rights were still a nascent concept. Is this film worth watching? Short answer: Yes, but it's a flawed gem. The Waning Sex is worth watching for its historical significance and its exploration of ..."
William Bakewell
Frederica Sagor Maas, Joseph Farnham, Fanny Hatton, F. Hugh Herbert, Frederic Hatton
United States
Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on Robert Z. Leonard
