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Directed by Sidney Franklin, Private Lives leans on a strong ensemble — Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Reginald Denny — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1931.
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With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.
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