
Mrs. Fay Cheyney, a rich American widow, insinuates herself into London society. Two men in particular -- middle-aged Lord Kelton and Lord Arthur Dilling, a young playboy -- pursue her. All are present at a large weekend house party, and though both men press their suit, Fay seems to favor Kelton. Then Dilling sees Fay's butler lurking in the gardens, recognizes him as a jewel thief who was apprehended in Monte Carlo, and realizes that Fay is probably after the hostess's pear... (Full plot summary below)
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Mrs. Fay Cheyney, a rich American widow, insinuates herself into London society. Two men in particular -- middle-aged Lord Kelton and Lord Arthur Dilling, a young playboy -- pursue her. All are present at a large weekend house party, and though both men press their suit, Fay seems to favor Kelton. Then Dilling sees Fay's butler lurking in the gardens, recognizes him as a jewel thief who was apprehended in Monte Carlo, and realizes that Fay is probably after the hostess's pearls. Fay does get hold of the pearls -- but before she can pass them to her accomplice, Dilling gets hold of her.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzDoesn't make much of a splash or provide as much fun as it could have. |
| User ReviewNate TThe cast is in fine form here. Remake of the 1929 film version which starred Basil Rathbone. Nigel Bruce, Watson to Rathbone's Holmes from 1939-1946, plays a part in this version. Interesting early intersecting of their careers. Powell is charming as always. A must-watch film. |
| User ReviewKevin RI've met many women I'd rather die for than live with. The widowed Mrs. Cheyney is discovered on a boat by a rich playboy and a rich elder gentleman. They both take interest in her and invite her back to a charity event at the duchesses. The two smitten men may think Mrs. Cheyney is available to fall in love but she may have her own agenda. "One is always willing to pay a little more for something they really want." Richard Boleslawski, director of The Painted Veil, Les Miserables, Metropolitan, Three Godfathers, The Garden of Allah, and Theodora Goes Wild, delivers The Last of Mrs. Cheyney. The storyline for this picture is fairly interesting and becomes more interesting when you discover it is a potential caper picture. The acting is very good and the cast delivers worthwhile performances. The cast includes Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, William Powell, and Frank Morgan. "I don't feel comfortable being alone with you...even on the telephone." After watching Les Miserables (which I loved) I saw the same director had a film coming up on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) with Joan Crawford so I had to record it. I found the film fairly good and the plot was worth watching unfold. The end was fairly clever and a bit unpredictable. This isn't my favorite Joan Crawford movie but it was entertaining. "The most difficult question to ask a woman is a nice one." Grade: B |
| User ReviewRob SThree wonderful stars can't save a product that was handled by three different directors. The finished product moves with the pace and grace of a beached whale. At least Crawford looks good in all those Adrian gowns. |