Red-Headed Woman (1932)

NR06/25/1932Comedy, Romance, Drama1h 19m
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The Red-Headed Woman's Code: Every man... single or married... is fair prey.

Overview

Lil works for the Legendre Company and causes Bill to divorce Irene and marry her. She has an affair with businessman Gaerste and uses him to force society to pay attention to her.

Top Billed Cast

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    Jean Harlow

    Lillian 'Lil' / 'Red' Andrews Legendre

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    Chester Morris

    William 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr.

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    Lewis Stone

    William 'Will' Legendre Sr.

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    Leila Hyams

    Irene 'Rene' Legendre

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    Una Merkel

    Sally

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    Henry Stephenson

    Charles B. 'Charlie' / 'C.B.' Gaerste

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    May Robson

    Aunt Jane

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    Charles Boyer

    Albert

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    Harvey Clark

    Uncle Fred

Jean Harlow is the ambitious "Lil". She takes a bit of an interest in her boss "Bill" (Chester Morris) whose marriage she sets out to destroy. He is a bit hapless, and though he genuinely loves his wife "Irene" (Leila Hyams) he is still played like a fiddle by his former assistant. Once she has achieved her goal, however, her attentions begin to wander and poor old businessman "Gaerste" (Henry Stepehnson) and down-to-earth chauffeur "Albert" (Charles Boyer) are soon in her sights. The story here isn't so remarkable, it's the role reversal that works well. Harlow is a natural as the outwardly f...