Beauty for the Asking (1939)

In the heart of the city resides a hardworking beautician, Jean Russell, who has tirelessly crafted the perfect formula for a revolutionary cold cream. The confines of her small apartment, shared with her friend and co-worker Gwen Morrison, have been the humble birthplace of this innovative product. Their lives are upturned when Jean's fiancé, Denny Williams, a cosmetics salesman and her partner of three years abandons her for a financially lucrative opportunity - marrying Flora Barton, a plain-looking copper heiress worth $10 million. Devastated by Denny's betrayal, Jean channels her heartbreak into her work, driven by Gwen's encouragement to bring her cold cream to market. Against all odds, she manages to engage Jeffrey Martin, the owner of a thriving advertising agency. Jeffrey envisions a grander plan - a full array of beauty products marketed through exclusive salons. Moreover, he secures financial backing from an unexpected source - none other than Flora Williams, who is looking for a suitable venture for her unemployed husband, Denny. Caught in a web of past connections and unvoiced truths, Jean chooses to maintain transparency about her past acquaintance with Denny, without divulging the depth of their previous romantic relationship. However, working closely with Denny in this unexpectedly successful venture stirs up a whirlpool of emotions, with Jean battling her resentment for Denny's betrayal and the lingering love she harbors for him. Amidst this emotional turmoil, Denny confesses his enduring love for Jean, adding another layer of complexity to their already tangled relationship. The plot thickens as Jean and Flora form an unlikely friendship, and the presence of other characters, like the smitten Jeffrey, adds more intrigue to the narrative. The story teeters on the brink of a love triangle, leaving viewers to ponder the destiny of these intertwined lives. Will Denny's relocation to California, orchestrated by Jean and Flora to establish the West Coast branch of Jeanne Varelle, be the catalyst for resolution or further complications? Beauty for the Asking (1939) is a captivating tale of love, ambition, and the pursuit of beauty, guaranteeing a riveting journey from beginning to end.

Beauty for the Asking is a drama movie featuring Lucille Ball and directed by Glenn Tryon.

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