Primrose Path (1940)

Primrose Path follows the story of a young woman named Ellie who is determined to break free from her impoverished life and her family's involvement in prostitution and alcoholism. She marries a man named Ed, hoping for a better life, but their honeymoon is cut short when Ed accidentally shoots a woman. This incident leads to a series of events that challenge Ellie's strength and resilience as she navigates through confrontations, estrangements, and a reunion with her estranged parents. Based on a novel by Robert Wilder and a play by Robert L. Buckner, Primrose Path explores themes of poverty, relationships, and the pursuit of happiness.