Review of The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937) by Kevin R — 02 Oct 2012

I've met many women I'd rather die for than live with.

The widowed Mrs. Cheyney is discovered on a boat by a rich playboy and a rich elder gentleman. They both take interest in her and invite her back to a charity event at the duchesses. The two smitten men may think Mrs. Cheyney is available to fall in love but she may have her own agenda.

"One is always willing to pay a little more for something they really want.".

Richard Boleslawski, director of The Painted Veil, Les Miserables, Metropolitan, Three Godfathers, The Garden of Allah, and Theodora Goes Wild, delivers The Last of Mrs. Cheyney. The storyline for this picture is fairly interesting and becomes more interesting when you discover it is a potential caper picture. The acting is very good and the cast delivers worthwhile performances. The cast includes Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, William Powell, and Frank Morgan.

"I don't feel comfortable being alone with you...even on the telephone.".

After watching Les Miserables (which I loved) I saw the same director had a film coming up on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) with Joan Crawford so I had to record it. I found the film fairly good and the plot was worth watching unfold. The end was fairly clever and a bit unpredictable. This isn't my favorite Joan Crawford movie but it was entertaining.

"The most difficult question to ask a woman is a nice one.".

Grade: B.