The Bride Wore Red (Joan Crawford & Franchot Tone) - Full Movie

"THE BRIDE WORE RED" (1937) directed by Dorothy Arzner, starring Joan Crawford, Franchot Tone, Robert Young and Billie Burke. SYNOPSIS: A nightclub singer gets an offer from a wealthy drunk she just can't refuse – the chance to live the high life for two weeks at a fancy resort, all expenses paid – and finds herself torn between the affections of two men. Should she settle for a simple life with the local postman or make sure she never has to worry about money again by marrying a wealthy playboy?

"I want you to marry her, and I want my love to haunt you... to make you lie awake at night, to burn your heart, to make you sick with pain! I want you to think of me and to ache for me. I want never to see you again!" -Annie (Joan Crawford) to Rudolph 'Rudi' (Robert Young)

Giulio (Franchot Tone) to Annie (Joan Crawford): "How much did he pay you for that kiss?"

Franchot Tone is undoubtedly the better choice as he has more personality than a stick – sorry Mr. Young – and is clever and funny here. Being a postman on a remote mountain it's no wonder why he sets his cap for a lovely dame like Anni, who's at least within his reach unlike the other ladies who come through town. They have much better chemistry and their scenes together are what keep this silly romance afloat. The Count makes his point, in a way, but it never quite comes off as the dig at the snottiness of the rich I think they were trying to convey. Plus we get a bit gipped by not really being able to see the vibrant red dress of the title – a fairly big plot point – since the film is in B&W. Source: www.crazy4cinema.com

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