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When you are told that you must "do the right thing", who is the one that determines what the "right thing" is? If it affects your future happiness, shouldn't you be allowed to be the judge?? That is the moral question asked in this film and it holds up well today.

The film is worth watching for Constance Bennett alone. She is natural and plays the part perfectly. Joel McCrea is always charming and allows her to shine in each of her scenes by giving Bennett exactly the acting support she needs.

McCrea is a playwright who has written a play about a woman's quest to adopt a baby. It offers the leading role to Bennett, but he does not realize how much the play parallels her actual life. It is hinted at that the child she is seeking to adopt is her love child, but it is not certain that is the fact. McCrea is married and about to be divorced and free. They fall in love and she sees a future with him and their own children.

All seems so happy, but McCrea has an issue from his past that forces Bennett to make a life changing decision. I won't spoil the climax, but it is a good one and Bennett acts her role perfectly.

The film is "good" but it is made "great" because of Constance Bennett. She turns this into a Classy Classic!