Allotment Wives

(12)6.21 h 18 min19457+

An army officer is called to investigate the bigamy racket of women who marry soldiers and sailors for their allotment checks; he discovers that the leader is a prominent society woman.

Directors: William Nigh

Starring: Kay Francis Paul Kelly

Genres: Drama

Subtitles: English [CC]

Audio languages: English

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ZacharyKindle Customer

Allotment Wives

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2015

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While this was one of Kay's last films before she retired, she still gives it her all as usual. Even though her age is starting to show, and the clothes seem a bit dowdy for her she still gives a command performance. However, I am a Kay Francis fan to the end so it's hard to be negative when it comes to anything about her. Otto Kruger is wonderful in the part he plays as her sidekick, and her daughter plays a very convincing part. Look for the woman who is out to get her, she is the scene stealer. The. sound and clarity of this movie is excellent. I think you'll enjoy it! Just don't be disappointed by Kay's aging, as I was, because I was always used to seeing her so young and beautiful. I still love her though. For those of you who are fans of her's like I am, you might want to read her book "I Can't Wait To Be Forgotten." It's excellent!! It tells you so much about her that you normally would never know. Enjoy the movie! Oh, by the way if haven't already, check out "House On 56 Street."

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ClassicalHound

Surprisingly complex

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019

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I really liked the three-dimensional portrayal of the woman at the center of this movie. Sure, the sentimentality of the time period alternated with a more formulaic plot including mob violence, but it was a nice surprise to have a woman whose reasons for doing what she did were understandable and well-explained. Many similar male roles lacked any sense of character motivation, which makes this film unusual.
Monogram Pictures are not usually of this quality. I would recommend it as an early noir film that plays in novel ways on the picture-making conventions of its time.

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D. Brown

"NICE SHOOTING"

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2017

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The movie's plot kept us moving along with interest and expectancy. And we were not disappointed. "Her" classic last words were
"NICE SHOOTING".

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Brenda G. Ingram

Working Women

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2015

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