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Three on a Match: Directed by Mervyn LeRoy. With Joan Blondell, Ann Dvorak, Bette Davis, Warren William. Although Vivian Revere is seemingly the most successful of a trio of reunited schoolmates, she throws it away by descending into a life of debauchery and drugs.
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- Crime, Drama, Romance
- Mervyn LeRoy
- 1932-10-29
Three on a Match reverses the conventions of 'respectable' Hollywood fare. A naughty schoolgirl can mature into responsible adulthood despite a bad beginning, and a society princess who goes slumming finds that a good social standing doesn't give one a free pass.
- Mervyn Leroy
- Virginia Davis
Three on a Match (1932) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A classic pre-Code drama about three childhood friends who take different paths in life. Vivian, the popular beauty, marries a wealthy lawyer but cheats on him, while Mary, the troublemaker, becomes a showgirl and wins his heart. Ruth, the quiet one, becomes a stenographer and marries Vivian's son.
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Three on a Match is an unusual set of contradictions. Disliked by most of its principles, it was loved by the censors. Denounced by critics and ignored at the box office, it’s become a cornerstone for serious cinema students when exploring the movies of the early 1930s. It embodies the Warner Bros. style while showcasing strong women characters all...
This review is also available in the 2nd issue of The Pre-Code Companion, along with plenty of other great pieces. All profits from sales of the Companion go to charity. You can also see other issu...
Available in Forbidden Hollywood Volume 2, along with The Divorcee, A Free Soul, Night Nurse and Female.A drama about three friends who face different fates in life, love, and crime. The film features Bette Davis, Ann Dvorak, and Joan Blondell, as well as Humphrey Bogart and Edward Arnold in supporting roles.
Mary (Joan Blondell), Vivian (Ann Dvorak) and Ruth (Bette Davis) are old friends who do some catching up after a chance meeting. Of the three women,...
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Drama, Romance. Three on a Match covers approximately 13 years in the lives of girlhood chums Mary Keaton ( Joan Blondell ), Ruth Wescott ( Bette Davis) and Vivian Deverse (Ann Dvorak).
