Barbara Stanwyck, David Landau, George Brent
Torch singer Joan Gordon, tiring of her relationship with small-time hood and racketeer Eddie Fields, flees to North Dakota and becomes the mail-order bride of down-to-earth farmer Jim Gilson. Their c...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 24, 2009
Stats: 6 reviews
As in a lot of movies from this period the appeal of the leads are what's gonna keep you entertained. Interesting change of scenery in this one. I found it neat to see the rural setting and farm life. Though Stanwyck's character seems to become too accustomed to rural life far to...( read more)
Dated and oddly uncomfortable in parts, but carries through on Stanwyck's charisma and some unique Wellman moments. For the pre-code fan this is a curious detour into rural surroundings.
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