A pretty yet talentless variety actress attracts several men but gives them nothing in return. Her stage career does not last. Rich men support her but she drives them to ruin. Her own fate is nothing enviable either.
While it is easy to point out flaws in this film, particularly regarding the protagonist's psychology, which is absolutely one-dimensional, the film is impressive for its lavish production values and is mostly well directed. The main actress is very effective in her role, especially when one recalls that her previous role in La fille de l'eau, in which she was also convincing, was the exact opposite of this one. In fact, all the cast is superb. The film is also impressive for its seminal role in spawning countless others featuring similar female protagonists, The Blue Angel being the most obvious one. Christopher Mulrooney has a fine review of sorts for this movie.
Rating: 60
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