In her roles, Barbara Stanwyck tries on different types of relationships, and not all of them are acceptable to decent American society of the 30s. The time of floppers, or free-thinking and freedom-loving girls, is over. The skirts are longer and the mores are stricter. The roaring 20s swept like a whirlwind and there was a ten-year stagnation, the time of the Great Depression.
But the film is not about the economic hardships of ordinary Americans. It tells the story of a high society couple. The main characters do not need money, so all your energy can be directed to personal relationships.
According to the theory of Anne, the main character, all love and romance disappear with the conclusion of an official marriage. Therefore, they have fun for six months, hiding from everyone their joint overnight stays and trips. As she is not persuaded by her beloved man, an enviable groom for all articles, Anne refuses to marry. But relatives enter the case, convincing the frivolous girl that love relationships outside of marriage will sooner or later make her an outcast in a noble society.
And the girl agrees to become the lawful wife of her rich and noble gentleman. In two years, they will get bored of each other and will begin again a nice showdown on the topic of personal freedom, the sharpness of relations, the boundaries of communication with friends, etc. As a result, Anne will come to a predictable realization of the value of marriage, that it is a sacred duty of a woman to keep the fire of love and passion in the family hearth.
The film is beautiful with an abundance of antique things that are so nice to look at now - a curved phone, hats, shoes with thick heels. And the newest baby stroller in 1931. It is interesting to look at the atmosphere of those times, especially the kitchen with the original stove and the pioneer refrigerator.
The film is made in a light joke style.