When the story begins, life is great for Bonnie (Joan Crawford) and Rodney Jordan. Their father is rich and they epitomize the Flapper generation....with wild parties and a lifestyle that says there is no tomorrow. However, there is a tomorrow....the Great Depression...and soon the Jordan family is wiped out financially. Fortunately, Bonnie has more strength than you'd expect and she obtains a job working for a newpaper. As for Rodney, he's a weak, spineless young man...and soon falls in with the wrong crowd...led by the criminal, Jake Luva (Clark Gable). And, now the paths of the siblings will once again cross as Bonnie goes undercover to infiltrate the Luva gang.
While the film may not be the most believable plot, it is highly entertaining. There are enough interesting plot twists to keep you awake and interested, as well as some raunchy Pre-Code dialog that might surprise a few folks today. Well worth seeing and exciting.
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