The chance for the millions of Swanson fans to actually hear their favorite star talking and singing was an assured success for this early talky venture. Swanson proved to have a pleasant voice, even when it came to singing. Her performance, which as always required her to display an
extravagant wardrobe, was good enough to warrant a nomination for an Academy Award. The story is a tearjerker. Swanson as a young mother is dropped by her husband when daddy-in-law exhibits disapproval of his son's wedding and coerces him away with promises of riches. Swanson does okay on her own,
getting a job with a lawyer who makes sure that the girl is not wanting, including bequea...
Released:
1929
Rated:
NR
Length:
91 mins