Edward Brophy, Harvey Stephens, Isabel Jewell
John Prentice (William Powell) is a prominent attorney, too busy with his cases to realize the effect his dedication is having on his wife, Evelyn (Myrna Loy). Hurt and lonely, Evelyn commits an indis...( read more
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DVD Release Date: August 7, 2007
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October 11, 2007Powell plays a negligent workaholic attorney who drives his wife Loy into the arms of a parasitic gigolo, who incidentally winds up dead. Although without just about any comic traces, Evelyn Prentice is good for what it is--a somewhat hammy 30s melodrama with a hint of suspense. ...( read more)
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October 17, 2008I loved this film, though it was hard to watch at times. What is justice? What is love? What is right? Will these people stay honorable to eachother?
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August 5, 2008Entertaining melodrama that does not outstay its welcome, even if Powell is not ideally suited to conveying anguish -- though Loy does a fine job with her hand-to-brow role. Features (a bit pointlessly) the fine talents of Una Merkel. The preview is priceless: they had no idea ho...( read more)
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