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Baby Face

1933Movie1 h 16 min

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

A sensual, romantic drama movie about class and money and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

She climbed the ladder of success - wrong by wrong!

A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.

Feels like

  • Pre-Code Controversy
  • Ruthless Social Climber
  • Sexual Exploitation Drama
  • Cynical Depression-Era Portrait
  • Defiant Female Agency
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Historical Curiosity
  • Sharp Class Critique

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Alfred E. Green
Written by
Darryl F. Zanuck, Kathryn Scola, Gene Markey
Produced by
Raymond Griffith, William LeBaron
Music by
Leo F. Forbstein, Oliver S. Garretson

Everyone

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Facts

July 13, 1933 · 1 h 16 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 13, 1933
Runtime
1 h 16 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$187,000
Box office
$451,000
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Abusive Parents, Bowdlerize, Bungled Suicide +9

  • Abusive Parents
  • Bowdlerize
  • Bungled Suicide
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Deceased Parents Are the Best
  • Everybody Smokes
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Grievous Bottley Harm
  • The Ingenue
  • Murder the Hypotenuse
  • Sleazy Politician
  • Sex Equals Love

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Baby Face?"

Questions about Baby Face

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Baby Face?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Baby Face from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Baby Face worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Will I feel good after watching Baby Face?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Baby Face good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Baby Face use?

Abusive ParentsBowdlerizeBungled SuicideCalling the Old Man OutDeceased Parents Are the BestEverybody SmokesFreudian ExcuseGrievous Bottley HarmThe IngenueMurder the HypotenuseSleazy PoliticianSex Equals Loveand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Abusive Parents, Bowdlerize, and Bungled Suicide.