Review of Female (1933) by Rick B — 05 Jun 2008

Ruth is fantastic in this. Love the wit of those pre-code films.

This review of Female (1933) was written by Rick B on 05 Jun 2008.

Female has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Daniel R (1,021) on 25 Mar 2008

Ruth Chatterton beds her subordinates, wears pants, barks at her receptionist and is generally as scandalous as possible for 1933…

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By Sunny W (38) on 07 Nov 2008

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By Paul R (1,118) on 26 Oct 2010

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 06 Mar 2008

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By Sergio O (54) on 18 May 2012

Ruth Chatterton is a trail blazing feminist with the hots for George Brent. An atypical romance that becomes decidedly typical as it progresses…

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By Justin M (1,525) on 26 Jul 2008

50 minutes of complete and absolutely glorious pre-code work…

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By Matt Bailey (45) for Not Coming to a Theater Near You (268) on 27 May 2003

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By David A (1,816) on 21 Feb 2010

Funny, witty, charming and with the art deco turned up to 11. Some fabulous dresses and an engineer as the romantic lead…

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By Alia P (34) on 23 Jul 2009

I was very impressed by this film…

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By Tom B (1,265) on 09 Jun 2008

Ruth Chatterton is running the Ford Motor Co. with a sassy sexuality and an iron-fist in the boardroom. Ethical…

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