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The Divorcee tells the story of a woman who seeks revenge on her unfaithful husband by having an affair of her own. As their marriage falls apart, she navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations. This pre-Code film explores themes of guilt, jealousy, and double moral standards.

Nina Duane is a criminal lawyer whose gender was professionally resented by Philip Barry, the District Attorney. She wins acquittal for man-chasing widow Mary Booth, then defeats her in romancing the D.A.

Let Us Be Gay is a pre-code film that follows a socialite named Kitty who finds out that her husband has been unfaithful to her. Distraught, Kitty decides to leave him and embark on a journey of self-discovery. She meets a younger version of herself and together they bridge the gap between their past and present selves. Along the way, Kitty learns about the complexities of marriage, infidelity, and snobbery. She discovers the importance of staying true to oneself and not succumbing to societal expectations. Based on the play, Let Us Be Gay offers a lighthearted yet thought-provoking exploration of relationships and personal growth.

Strange Interlude is a 1932 film adaptation of the Eugene O'Neill play. It tells the story of a woman named Nina Leeds who is torn between her love for her deceased fiance Gordon, her lust for a novelist named Ned Darrell, and her marriage to a respectable doctor named Sam Evans. The film explores themes of love, infidelity, and the consequences of repression in society. Despite being married, Nina becomes pregnant with Darrell's child and raises it as her husband's, resulting in a web of secret paternity and family dysfunction. Ultimately, she must make difficult choices to find her own happiness.

We Were Dancing is a comedic romance set in Charleston, South Carolina, where a femme fatale creates chaos and confusion by posing as a single woman to seduce a womanizer. The story takes unexpected turns as relationships are tested and secrets are revealed, leading to a dramatic climax in a divorce court.

Trouble begins when Mme. Girard steps out on her husband, Criquette's father, to fool around with rakish Phillippe Levaux. When Monsieur Girard finds out, Criquette saves her stepmother from scandal by tricking Levaux into a hasty marriage.

A Lady of Chance is a pre-Code film about a manipulative female con-artist who finds sudden wealth and uses her charm to navigate through relationships and criminal schemes. She manipulates her husband, brother, and even the police to achieve her goals. Along the way, she experiences love, betrayal, and her own downfall. Set in Alabama, the story touches on themes of romance, domestic drama, and tearjerker romance.