A surprisingly risque film for 1931, ILLICIT details the romantic relationship between Rennie, a wealthy young businessman, and Stanwyck, an independent woman who fears that marriage will ruin their love for each other. To solve this dilemma, the couple live together on the weekends, much
to the dismay of Rennie's father. After months of ardent persuasion, Rennie finally convinces Stanwyck to marry him. Two years go by and Stanwyck's worst fears are realized; they have grown apart and begin seeking excitement elsewhere. Stanwyck hits the town with her zany friends Blondell and
Butterworth. Learning that she has the wanderlust, Stanwyck's old flame Cortez zeros in o...
Released:
1931
Rated:
NR
Length:
76 mins