Loretta Young, the star of 1931s "Big Business Girl" is alluring and enlightening, and confirms what Simone O. Elias and myself already knew about Pre-Code Hollywood; it showcased women as whimsical and determined.
Fifteen-year-old Simone O. Elias, the author of "Old Films, Young Eyes," said women of the Pre-Code era portrayed females as smart and geared for success, not her wording, but I clearly understood her amazing point. Hopefully, I give Elias the justice she deserves when I write her book review.
The Pre-Code era was brief, but brilliant. These vintage flicks ran from 1930-1934. These movies, including "Big Business Girl" contain timeless and potent subject matter.
"Big Business Girl" is not some lame boy and girl love each other tale. Young decides to move to New York without her beau upon her college graduation in business. He wants to go with her, but she convinces him to go to Paris to pursue his career in music. When their both successful, they'll get married is her plan. He reluctantly agrees to her terms, and the long distance realationship begins.
She's determined to get work in the field she acquired in college to pay off her $2,000 student loan. Her lover dropped out of college to play music. What happens is movie magic, or at least a film that has withstood the test of time. Dreaming youthful hearts journeying for their passions.
Four stars easy for "Big Bisness Girl," a movie which solidifies Loretta Young as an iconic actress.
Mark Izzy Schurr
