Beyond the simple structure of its boy-meets-girl theme, this film explores the rampantly popular socialism that swept the US in the early 1930s, a massive reaction to a crushing economic depression. Heflin plays an ultra-liberal college professor who despises capitalism. He meets and falls
in love with Stanwyck, the daughter of wealthy tycoon Coburn. She's impressed with his intellect and his political philosophy. Without letting him know about her wealthy father, she marries him. Problems soon arise in the marriage when everything Heflin attempts, from lectures to writing, ends in
failure. Stanwyck secretly uses her father's wealth and power to further his career...
Released:
1948
Rated:
NR
Length:
107 mins