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      The Last of Mrs. Cheyney

      Released Feb 18, 1937 1 hr. 38 min. Comedy List
      Reviews 50% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Elderly Lord Francis Kelton (Frank Morgan) and slick Lord Arthur Dilling (Robert Montgomery) both have eyes for the charming heiress Fay Cheyney (Joan Crawford). As the men pursue her, it becomes apparent that Fay is no ordinary socialite: She uses her wit and appeal to gain access to the homes of the wealthy, while her cat burglar partner Charles (William Powell) poses as her servant. Yet even though the lords learn the truth, they can't help but continue to court Fay. Read More Read Less

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      Steve D It isn't bad but Crawford isn't given anything new here and the story is just ok. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/08/24 Full Review Jonathan K Ugh. Even the talented Frank Morgan, William Powell, and Jessie Ralph couldn't save the bland delivery of lines from a crap script by Crawford and Montgomery. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/04/23 Full Review Audience Member The cast is in fine form here. Remake of the 1929 film version which starred Basil Rathbone. Nigel Bruce, Watson to Rathbone's Holmes from 1939-1946, plays a part in this version. Interesting early intersecting of their careers. Powell is charming as always. A must-watch film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Three wonderful stars can't save a product that was handled by three different directors. The finished product moves with the pace and grace of a beached whale. At least Crawford looks good in all those Adrian gowns. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member I've met many women I'd rather die for than live with. The widowed Mrs. Cheyney is discovered on a boat by a rich playboy and a rich elder gentleman. They both take interest in her and invite her back to a charity event at the duchesses. The two smitten men may think Mrs. Cheyney is available to fall in love but she may have her own agenda. "One is always willing to pay a little more for something they really want." Richard Boleslawski, director of The Painted Veil, Les Miserables, Metropolitan, Three Godfathers, The Garden of Allah, and Theodora Goes Wild, delivers The Last of Mrs. Cheyney. The storyline for this picture is fairly interesting and becomes more interesting when you discover it is a potential caper picture. The acting is very good and the cast delivers worthwhile performances. The cast includes Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, William Powell, and Frank Morgan. "I don't feel comfortable being alone with you...even on the telephone." After watching Les Miserables (which I loved) I saw the same director had a film coming up on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) with Joan Crawford so I had to record it. I found the film fairly good and the plot was worth watching unfold. The end was fairly clever and a bit unpredictable. This isn't my favorite Joan Crawford movie but it was entertaining. "The most difficult question to ask a woman is a nice one." Grade: B Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Joan Crawford as a Jewel Thief who claims to hail from MPLS., Minnestota had, of course, enormous appeal as I have been a Fine Jewelry Store owner with my Hubby(R.I.P) since 1987 in Minnesota.She makes the most Delightful & Elegant Con Artist/Jewel Thief who cons her way into Society.This is much better than the Norma Shearer version of 1929, although I also adore Norma Shearer.I tribute that to the Cool Beauty of Joan Crawford, the Great Sets, & the Fabulous Fashions by the one & only Adrian. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine The play is dated, but it's a wonderfully smooth and handsome production. Oct 2, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Doesn't make much of a splash or provide as much fun as it could have. Rated: B- Jul 31, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Elderly Lord Francis Kelton (Frank Morgan) and slick Lord Arthur Dilling (Robert Montgomery) both have eyes for the charming heiress Fay Cheyney (Joan Crawford). As the men pursue her, it becomes apparent that Fay is no ordinary socialite: She uses her wit and appeal to gain access to the homes of the wealthy, while her cat burglar partner Charles (William Powell) poses as her servant. Yet even though the lords learn the truth, they can't help but continue to court Fay.
      Director
      Richard Boleslawski, George Fitzmaurice
      Production Co
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 18, 1937, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 14, 2016
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