Synopsis: Kate is poor but has a rich aunt who wants to find her a respectable husband. She however is in love with a journalist. When rich heiress Millie comes along and falls for said journalist, Kate concocts a plan.
Appraisal: Based on one of Henry James's later novels, it addresses the problems of a class that has to engender all sorts of schemes in order to satisfy their natural need for love and simultaneously maintain a lavish lifestyle without having to work for it. The plot, besides being more than a little dated, is of a contrived sort that is not exactly my cup of tea; the film has nevertheless many elements that contribute to make it palatable. (1) it was written with refinement, building credible characters and shedding some light into the social dynamics of the beginning of the century; (2) it was directed with sufficient competence, and everything seems to be at the right place at the right time, including the camera; (3) the actors are at ease within their characters; (4) the actress that plays 'Kate' is more than at ease; she delivers an unforgettable performance, perfect in every detail.
Rating: 68
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