Theodora Goes Wild (1936)

Nestled in the heart of the small, puritanical town of Lynnfield is Theodora Lynn, a seemingly straight-laced woman who secretly challenges the town's narrow ideals. Under the pseudonym Caroline Adams, she authors 'The Sinner', a provocative best-seller that sends shockwaves through the conservative literary circle dominated by the town's women, including her own aunts. Simultaneously, Theodora aids her friend Adelaide Perry, a secret bride and expecting mother, in navigating her clandestine life in New York City. Theodora's double life remains well-concealed, with only her Uncle John aware of her scandalous literary venture, and her editor Arthur Stevenson privy to her true identity. However, her carefully balanced existence teeters on the brink of chaos when the devil-may-care Michael Grant, the illustrator of her risqué book, uncovers her secret and journeys to Lynnfield. With a mission to liberate Theodora from her small-town shackles, Michael disrupts her life, inevitably leading to a romantic entanglement between them. But the story takes a twist as Theodora discovers Michael's own hidden secret, prompting her to serve him a dose of his own medicine. As she grapples with the revelation, Theodora must also confront her need to break away from Lynnfield's restrictive grasp. Theodora Goes Wild is a tale of secrets, love, and the pursuit of personal freedom that challenges the boundaries of a small-town existence.

Theodora Goes Wild is a comedy movie featuring Irene Dunne.

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