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She Had to Say Yes (1933)

"Can Good Girls Stay Good? THE PICTURE THAT IS DIFFERENT! IT'S THE INSIDE STORY OF THE SO CALLED "CUSTOMER'S GIRL""

5.219331h 5mEN
RomanceDrama

Directed by Busby Berkeley

Rating

5.2/10

Runtime

1h 5m

Language

EN

Release

July 15, 1933

Director

Busby Berkeley

Official Trailer

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Overview

Florence Denny is Tommy Nelson's girlfriend and secretary at a clothing manufacturer during the Great Depression. In order to boost sales they have been using professional female entertainers to keep their clients very happy, but the clients are getting bored of them. Tommy convinces management to r...

Cast

Loretta Young

Loretta Young

Florence 'Flo' Denny

Winnie Lightner

Winnie Lightner

Maizee

Lyle Talbot

Lyle Talbot

Daniel 'Danny' Drew

Regis Toomey

Regis Toomey

Tommy Nelson

Hugh Herbert

Hugh Herbert

Luther Haines

Ferdinand Gottschalk

Ferdinand Gottschalk

Sol Glass

Suzanne Kilborn

Suzanne Kilborn

Birdie Reynolds

Helen Ware

Helen Ware

Mrs. Haines

Harold Waldridge

Harold Waldridge

Glass' Office Boy

Charles Lane

Charles Lane

Mr. Bernstein (uncredited)

Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

Cabaret Patron (uncredited)

Jed Prouty

Jed Prouty

Mr. Goran (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into She Had to Say Yes (1933), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Florence Denny is Tommy Nelson's girlfriend and secretary at a clothing manufacturer during the Great Depression. In order to boost sales they have been using professional female entertainers to keep their clients very happy, but the clients are getting bored of them. Tommy convinces management to replace the professionals with "volunteers" from the pool of stenographers. Inevitably some clients expectations are greater than their "dates", boyfriends become unhappy, and the "voluntary" duty becomes less so over time. At first, Tommy prevents Florence from being a volunteer, but eventually the prospect of a bonus becomes too great and he encourages her to volunteer. Afterwards, Tommy considers Florence a loose woman.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of She Had to Say Yes. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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