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The Golden Arrow

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A fake heiress (Bette Davis) keeps fortune hunters at bay with a false marriage to a poor newsman (George Brent).

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Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine It's fair comedy, thanks largely to Bette Davis's gay and sparkling performance as the cold-cream heiress. Oct 11, 2019 Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Mild comedy might please fans of stars. Dec 29, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jithin K A cute little romcom with a cute little twist that doesn't make any sense. Bette Davis is delightful, and I feel like if it were anyone else, I'd have been annoyed by the movie. She does look like the stereotypical blonde of the 30s, and there isn't anything special in terms of acting in the general sense, but she has a natural charm that makes everything a lot more endearing. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review Steve D A bit rushed but quite cute. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review Audience Member Weak dialogue and rather trite production. Bette Davis is here, younger and of course, always playing herself. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Silly junk is harmless enough but one of the scripts that made Bette, by this point an Oscar winner, see red and walk out on her contract leading to her court fight with Warners and the beginning of her climb to becoming the fifth Warner brother and their top star. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member brent and davis elevate this ho-hum comedy Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought it was funny, endearing, clever, and of course, classic Davis. The storyline took a while to reveal the big secret, which was effective, and the improbability of the ending was sweet. Excellent direction, staging, and lighting. A- Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A fake heiress (Bette Davis) keeps fortune hunters at bay with a false marriage to a poor newsman (George Brent).
Director
Alfred E. Green
Producer
Samuel Bischoff
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 10m