Rodney Deane (Gene Raymond) never worked a day in his life. He lives on a monthly allowance from his father. He meets nightclub singer Abby Fane (Carole Lombard) and they fall in love. His parents disapprove of their class differences, but the couple cannot be dissuaded from marrying.
However, Rodney and his retinue are wastrels. Abby is upset that his version of marriage is so different from hers; endless partying is not her idea of a lifestyle. But every time she tries to tell Rodney of her dissatisfaction, he charms her away from the subject.
Eventually, she gives him an ultimatum. The problem is that they both married with the idea of changing their partners. Also, Rodney's best friend, Sig, is---like a devil---always tempting him with the easy life.
The main attraction of this film is Lombard. At the time of its making, she was going through a divorce from husband William Powell, making her performance even more impressive. One wonders if some of her dialogue about dissatisfaction and incompatible styles struck home for her.
It makes the film more interesting to know that its riches-to-rags story is set against the backdrop of the Depression. Audiences probably enjoyed its moral, though they liked films about the wealthy.
However, Rodney and his retinue are wastrels. Abby is upset that his version of marriage is so different from hers; endless partying is not her idea of a lifestyle. But every time she tries to tell Rodney of her dissatisfaction, he charms her away from the subject.
Eventually, she gives him an ultimatum. The problem is that they both married with the idea of changing their partners. Also, Rodney's best friend, Sig, is---like a devil---always tempting him with the easy life.
The main attraction of this film is Lombard. At the time of its making, she was going through a divorce from husband William Powell, making her performance even more impressive. One wonders if some of her dialogue about dissatisfaction and incompatible styles struck home for her.
It makes the film more interesting to know that its riches-to-rags story is set against the backdrop of the Depression. Audiences probably enjoyed its moral, though they liked films about the wealthy.