The Last of Mrs. Cheyney

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acsdoug D @acsdoug Aug 19, 2026 The film is a cross between a romance and a heist caper and it doesn't quite work. See more Steve D @RT35616104 Jan 8, 2024 It isn't bad but Crawford isn't given anything new here and the story is just ok. See more Dec 19, 2012 The cast is in fine form here. Remake of the 1929 film version which starred Basil Rathbone. Nigel Bruce, Watson to Rathbone's Holmes from 1939-1946, plays a part in this version. Interesting early intersecting of their careers. Powell is charming as always. A must-watch film. See more Oct 12, 2012 Three wonderful stars can't save a product that was handled by three different directors. The finished product moves with the pace and grace of a beached whale. At least Crawford looks good in all those Adrian gowns. See more Oct 3, 2012 I've met many women I'd rather die for than live with. The widowed Mrs. Cheyney is discovered on a boat by a rich playboy and a rich elder gentleman. They both take interest in her and invite her back to a charity event at the duchesses. The two smitten men may think Mrs. Cheyney is available to fall in love but she may have her own agenda. "One is always willing to pay a little more for something they really want." Richard Boleslawski, director of The Painted Veil, Les Miserables, Metropolitan, Three Godfathers, The Garden of Allah, and Theodora Goes Wild, delivers The Last of Mrs. Cheyney. The storyline for this picture is fairly interesting and becomes more interesting when you discover it is a potential caper picture. The acting is very good and the cast delivers worthwhile performances. The cast includes Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, William Powell, and Frank Morgan. "I don't feel comfortable being alone with you...even on the telephone." After watching Les Miserables (which I loved) I saw the same director had a film coming up on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) with Joan Crawford so I had to record it. I found the film fairly good and the plot was worth watching unfold. The end was fairly clever and a bit unpredictable. This isn't my favorite Joan Crawford movie but it was entertaining. "The most difficult question to ask a woman is a nice one." Grade: B See more Jul 14, 2011 Joan Crawford as a Jewel Thief who claims to hail from MPLS., Minnestota had, of course, enormous appeal as I have been a Fine Jewelry Store owner with my Hubby(R.I.P) since 1987 in Minnesota.She makes the most Delightful & Elegant Con Artist/Jewel Thief who cons her way into Society.This is much better than the Norma Shearer version of 1929, although I also adore Norma Shearer.I tribute that to the Cool Beauty of Joan Crawford, the Great Sets, & the Fabulous Fashions by the one & only Adrian. See more Read all reviews

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