Mannequin (1938)

In the tired monotony of factory life, Jessie Cassidy finds herself stuck in an unyielding cycle, carrying the weight of her lethargic father, brother, and their dreams on her humble shoulders. Eager to escape, she convinces her boyfriend, Eddie Miller, to marry her, hoping to find solace in their shared dreams. Yet, she quickly discovers that Eddie's ambitions are as hollow as her lazy kin. In the midst of her despair, a beacon of opportunity emerges in the form of John L. Hennessey, a wealthy steamship tycoon from her past who harbors a fascination for Jessie. Even though she initially resists his advances, the disintegration of her marriage to Eddie and Hennessey's promise of a lavish life eventually pull her into a loveless but comfortable union with the magnate. As Jessie navigates the labyrinth of high society, Eddie concocts a cunning plot. He devises a scheme for Jessie to divorce him, marry Hennessey, strip him of his wealth through another divorce, and then return to Eddie, bringing with her the fortune they always dreamed of. However, the best-laid plans often go awry, and Eddie's master plan is no exception. Their lives take an unexpected turn when a strike threatens to shatter Hennessey's empire. As the once-mighty shipping company teeters on the brink of collapse, the fate of their marriage hangs in the balance, and the consequences of their choices begin to unravel. Will Jessie and Eddie's pursuit of wealth lead to their downfall or provide a path to salvation? In the grand tapestry of life, nothing is as it seems, and "Mannequin" is a riveting exploration of love, deceit, and the price of ambition.

Mannequin is a drama movie featuring Joan Crawford and directed by Frank Borzage.

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