Review of Alice Adams (1935) by Eric R — 14 Jul 2009

It's somewhat ironic while watching 'Alice Adams' which stars Katherine Hepburn as a poor woman trying to make it big in society that it's played, well, by Katherine Hepburn, who's upbringing, shall we say, in an upscale sort of way.

Here she plays Alice Adams, a woman who tries to put her best foot forward just to try to move even an inch in society. She's forced to make her own corsages, makes up phony excuses, and yes, even downright lies if that's what it takes! It somewhat works, as a high society suitor (Fred Macmurray) comes her way. But how much further will she have to go to keep up this masquerade? I actually adore this movie. Hepburn is so wonderful in this part which is almost written for her, as she's that believable. It's also nice to see Fred MacMurray in something other than a sop. Here he plays a romantic lead, which is a part I wish he played a lot more of in his career instead of being taken advantage of, (or taking advantage of). A great movie to show someone you love, as it's central theme is essentially, it's not who you know, but who you love.