Reckless (1935)

Synopsis: Victor Fleming (GONE WITH THE WIND, THE WIZARD OF OZ) carries bombshell Jean Harlow through this singing, dancing romantic drama. As Broadway showgirl Mona Leslie, Harlow is dumped in jail for... Victor Fleming (GONE WITH THE WIND, THE WIZARD OF OZ) carries bombshell Jean Harlow through this singing, dancing romantic drama. As Broadway showgirl Mona Leslie, Harlow is dumped in jail for reckless driving, but sports promoter Ned Riley (William Powell) bails her out just in time for her benefit performance for SAML, which turns out to be the Society for the Admiration of Mona Leslie. The society's membership is limited to one--millionaire Bob Harrison (Franchot Tone). Even though Mona has already won the heart of Riley, she agrees--with Riley's acquiescence--to go on a date with Harrison. Then Mona and Harrison elope, and Riley finds himself left out in the cold. The couple's relationship seems doomed from the outset, however. Harrison's father considers Mona an inappropriate match for his son, while Bob himself discovers that he still loves his former fiancée. When the newlyweds have a big fight, he, feeling depressed and trapped, commits suicide--while pregnant Mona and Ned are in the room. Charged with murder, Mona must clear her name, fight for custody of her child, and woo back an offended audience in order to resume her life. [More]

Starring: Jean Harlow, William Powell, Franchot Tone, May Robson

Starring: Jean Harlow, William Powell, Franchot Tone, May Robson, Ted Healy, Nat Pendleton, Rosalind Russell, Henry Stephenson, Leon Waycoff, Mickey Rooney

Director: Victor Fleming

Director: Victor Fleming
Producer: David O. Selznick
Composer: Victor Baravalle

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