Josephine Spiggins is thinking of marrying John Spear, the stuffed-shirt son of a department store owner. When John's free-spirit brother Tony returns from touring the South Seas in his boat, the "Vagabond Lady," Jo is attracted to him instead.
Should you bother? Honestly, only watch Vagabond Lady if you have a massive soft spot for 1930s screwball fluff. If you hate movies where people yell over each other for no reason or find 'stuffed-shirt' archetypes grating, skip it. It’s light, it’s breezy, and it’s entirely forgettable by the time the credits roll. J...
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"Should you bother? Honestly, only watch Vagabond Lady if you have a massive soft spot for 1930s screwball fluff. If you hate movies where people yell over each other for no reason or find 'stuffed-shirt' archetypes grating, skip it. It’s light, it’s breezy, and it’s entirely forgettable by the time the credits roll. Josephine Spiggins is our lead, and she’s supposed to be this relatable girl caught in a bind. She’s dating John, who is essentially a sentient suit. Then Tony shows up in his boat,..."
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