Broadway's most successful producer, John Forrester, is deeply in love with his wife Margaret and dreams of the future when his son Jack will step into his shoes. He sails to England to produce a show but the ship strikes a derelict wreckage and is sinking rapidly.


Is this for you? If you have a soft spot for pre-Code era melodramas that lean into the absolute weirdest parts of human psychology, you’ll probably find something to love here. It’s not exactly a feel-good romp. If you prefer your movies to stay grounded in logic or have a snappy pace, you might find yourself checking...

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"Is this for you? If you have a soft spot for pre-Code era melodramas that lean into the absolute weirdest parts of human psychology, you’ll probably find something to love here. It’s not exactly a feel-good romp. If you prefer your movies to stay grounded in logic or have a snappy pace, you might find yourself checking your watch. The whole premise hinges on this one, deeply uncomfortable moment on a sinking ship. John Forrester, a titan of the stage, just… snaps. He puts on a dress to survive...."
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