Double Harness

Double Harness

21/7/1933 1h 9m 6.7/10

Overview

After tricking him into marriage, a woman tries to win the love of her philandering husband.

Director

John Cromwell

Top Billed Cast

George Meeker

George Meeker

Dennis Moore

William Powell

William Powell

John Fletcher

Ann Harding

Ann Harding

Joan Colby Fletcher

Henry Stephenson

Henry Stephenson

Colonel Sam Colby

Lilian Bond

Lilian Bond

Monica Page

Lucile Browne

Lucile Browne

Valerie Colby Moore

Reviews

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

6/13/2022

7/10

Just in case you are expecting, from the title, some sort of equine shenanigans - then think again. This is quite a clever romance all about money and trust - or lack of/need for both. Ann Harding ("Joan") marries wealthy playboy William Powell ("Fletcher") and it is clear from the outset that his money is her prime motivation. He seems content enough with the arrangement, has a mistress and they agree that after a suitable period, they will divorce. Of course, it doesn't quite turn out that way and John Cromwell manages to take an ordinary melodrama and inject some panache into it. Both stars are on good form, the writing is subtle, humorous and does much to keep the characterisations engaging (if not especially likeable). Henry Stephenson puts in a good turn as her father, as does her almost as venal sister "Val" (Lucille Browne). It's a variation of an oft told story, nothing greatly new - but it has a charm about it that I found just a bit better than I was initially expecting.

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