Katherine Hepburn stars in this comedy / drama mix about a boardinghouse full of young actresses seeking roles on Broadway. I have a like / dislike relationship with scripts like this. Every character in the whole picture comes equipped with an unlimited supply of snappy comebacks to fit every occasion. On one hand, the effect is jarringly unrealistic. What for normal human beings would be a simple “good morning” becomes an extended exchange between clever wordsmiths composing their thoughts with skill. On the other hand, it’s just so much fun to listen to. Sadly, the clever dialogue is wasted on an inferior plot, a maudlin tale of the broken dreams of hopeful young women that must have been moth-eaten even back in the 30s. Mildly amusing
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