the original star, Carole Lombard

Joan Crawford took this role after the original star, Carole Lombard, was killed in an airplane crash. She donated her entire salary to the war effort when it was completed. She quickly wins my attention in the movie, because she plays the role so well. She wants success, and having to deal with a flighty mother and sister makes her job very difficult. Her nemesis, played so well by Melvyn Douglas, slowly wins her heart and falls for her himself. It is fun to watch the younger Miss Crawford play the hard-nosed type that she certainly was associated with later in her career. She hits her marks well within the movie, and she seemed very comfortable with her frequent costar Mr. Douglas. Even though it has the typical Hollywood ending (which I personally enjoy very much), it is well worth your time to watch. Sit back, relax, and laugh at the foibles of these unique characters.