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Reckless (1935)
Director: Victor Fleming
Cast: Jean Harlow, William Powell, Franchot Tone, May Robson
Runtime97 min
RatingNR
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A theatrical star, born on the wrong side of the tracks, marries a drunken blue-blood millionaire.
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Reckless (1935), directed by Victor Fleming, is a musical drama comedy that follows a theatrical star who marries a drunken blue-blood millionaire. Though not among the director's most critically acclaimed works, the film received positive reviews and is considered an entertaining, lighthearted romp.
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Directed by the acclaimed Victor Fleming in 1935, Reckless is a delightful blend of music, drama, and comedy that showcases the captivating performances of stars Jean Harlow, William Powell, and Franchot Tone. This unique film follows the story of a theatrical star who marries a drunken blue-blood millionaire, providing a compelling exploration of class divides and the complexities of love.
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Reckless is a 1935 American musical film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Jean Harlow, William Powell, Franchot Tone, and May Robson. David O. Selznick wrote the story, using the pseudonym Oliver Jeffries, basing it loosely on the scandal of the 1931 marriage between torch singer Libby Holman and tobacco heir Zachary Smith Reynolds, and his death by a gunshot wound to the head.
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