Ladies They Talk About
Director: Howard Bretherton, William Keighley
Actors: Barbara Stanwyck, Preston Foster, Lyle Talbot
PlotNan Taylor is a member of a criminal gang that plans to rob a bank. Disguised as a telephone operator, she aids in the heist but gets caught when police thwart their escape. During her time in jail, Nan encounters David Slade, an evangelist whom she once knew and who still harbors feelings for her. David, who believes in her inherent goodness, manages to use his influence to secure her parole, hoping she’ll change her ways. Although deeply touched by his gesture, Nan struggles between her new potential life with David and the loyalty she feels toward her criminal associates. Torn between conflicting paths, her internal struggle complicates their relationship.
The story further unfolds as Nan lands in a women’s prison due to a plot twist involving the gang and a double-cross. Within the prison walls, Nan navigates the complex social world among the inmates while trying to maintain her tough persona. All the while, David remains determined to help her reform and earn a second chance. As the drama intensifies, Nan must make critical decisions about her future and confront the true nature of those around her. The looming threat of betrayal and the growing pressure within the prison test her resolve, leaving her at a crossroads that will define her future. Her final decisions are influenced by both external circumstances and deeply personal realizations about trust and redemption.
Writers: Brown Holmes, William McGrath, Sidney Sutherland
Release Date: 04 Feb 1933
Runtime: 69 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Barbara Stanwyck shines in the engaging pre-Code drama 'Ladies They Talk About,' with Warner Archive's Blu-ray offering a superb 4K transfer.
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