Review of Baby Face (1933) by Michael H — 10 Apr 2013

Stanwyck plays an unapologetically opportunistic woman who uses sex to gain security. The unvarnished primacy of security (here in the guise of money) as the driving feminine motivation may not sit comfortably with modern audiences, but it is still a very active force in our relationships.

The story is a bit of a hit-the-highlights outline, but still effective.