Smart Woman

Smart Woman (1932)

** 1/2 (out of 4)

Racy pre-code from Warner has Mary Astor returning from a vacation to learn that her husband is having an affair. In order to get back at him she decides to stage her own affair. This is a rather interesting film due in large part to Astor who gets to put on the sex appeal. She would play a lot of nice women in her career so it's fun seeing her getting to act a tad bit naughty. The film has plenty of nice laughs but the ending is a bit too over-dramatic. Astor is terrific in her role as are the supporting players.