A witty script, crisp direction, and bubbly performances all contribute to this fun movie, which was originally slated for Carole Lombard but was given to Crawford when Lombard died in a tragic airplane accident. Crawford is splendid as the tough businesswoman who is devoted to her work
and has little time to smile. Her father, a trucking czar, dies, and as the oldest daughter, Crawford takes over the company. She whips the firm into shipshape, but gives everyone--including her mother, Burke--a hard time. Meanwhile, Crawford tries to maneuver Parris, her younger sister, into a
marriage of convenience. The men on the board of directors and the many truck drivers in ...
Released:
1942
Rated:
NR
Length:
85 mins