Evelyn Prentice

Released Nov 8, 1934

1h 20m

Mystery & Thriller

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John Prentice (William Powell) is a successful attorney who often overlooks his wife, Evelyn (Myrna Loy), as he flirts with other women. When Nancy Harrison (Rosalind Russell), a lovely young client, distracts John, Evelyn takes her own steps towards an affair. However, the man interested in Evelyn turns out to be a criminal, and, in a frantic state, she shoots him. Soon, John is brought on to the case, but suspicions point away from Evelyn. Will she admit her involvement?

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David Cornelius

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A major misstep for all involved.

Rated: 1.5/5

Aug 20, 2007

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Dennis Schwartz

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This is not one of the better pairings of the charismatic Loy and Powell duo.

Rated: C

Oct 1, 2006

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Hokey courtroom melodrama is greatly elevated by a stellar cast led by William Powell and Myrna Loy. Powell plays a high powered lawyer who is defending a friend of the family who is accused of murder, but unbeknownst to Powell the real murderer may actually be his wife, Loy. It's a pretty contrived plot are is hardly credible, but the strong cast, which also includes Una Merkel and Rosalind Russell (in her film debut), make this overall film much better than the script deserved.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Amazing costumes, but a distinct lack of attention to John Prentice's own philandering is par for the course for Hollywood.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

feels like another lost thin man pic but it isn't.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Gotta love Powell & Loy!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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William and Myrna to a rare serious path

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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dave j

Friday, November 12, 2010 (1934) Evelyn Prentice DRAMA/ MYSTERY One of fourteen films William Powell and Myna Loy starred together- a good portion of them are mysteries! The plot has successful laywer husband (Powell)spending most of his time with his work than spending quality time with his wife Evelyn Prentice (Loy) and family! As the film progresses she goes to a nightclub without him and their meets a respectable man who has false intentions is when things gets complicated! Not as enjoyable as other films the duo had done but the result ended with a satisfying conclusion, even if it has the somewhat of an implausable ending! Also known as Rosaline Russell's first movie screen debut as the woman Powell successfully defended at the beginning of the picture! 3 out of 4

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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William K. Howard

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Myrna Loy

Evelyn Prentice

William Powell

John Prentice

Una Merkel

Amy Drexel

Harvey Stephens

Lawrence Kennard

Isabel Jewell

Judith Wilson

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Synopsis

John Prentice (William Powell) is a successful attorney who often overlooks his wife, Evelyn (Myrna Loy), as he flirts with other women. When Nancy Harrison (Rosalind Russell), a lovely young client, distracts John, Evelyn takes her own steps towards an affair. However, the man interested in Evelyn turns out to be a criminal, and, in a frantic state, she shoots him. Soon, John is brought on to the case, but suspicions point away from Evelyn. Will she admit her involvement?

Director: William K. Howard
Producer: John W. Considine Jr.
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 1934, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2008
Runtime: 1h 20m

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