Transgression (1931)

A tale of love, passion, and deceit unfolds in the heart of the bustling streets of Paris, setting the stage for the 1931 classic, Transgression. When an English gentleman embarks on a year-long business expedition to India, he sends his wife to the vibrant city of Paris to shield her from the pangs of solitude. Here, she blossoms into a sought-after courtesan, catching the eye of a charismatic Spanish Don who's swiftly enamored by her charm. As the Englishman returns to reunite with his wife in Paris, he finds that distance has sculpted them anew. His wife, beguiled by the Spanish Don and his crafty manservant, is lured to Spain under the pretense of a brief visit. The Spanish vistas and the Don's charm weave a spell on her, and she pens a letter to her husband, declaring her intention to abandon their marriage for her Spanish lover. Just as the fateful letter embarks on its journey, an enraged old man storms the estate. He seeks vengeance against the Spanish Don, who had fathered a child with his young daughter, leading to their tragic demise during childbirth. Armed with this revelation, the Englishwoman races against time, desperate to intercept the letter and salvage her marriage to the man who had loved her unconditionally. Will she be able to retract her words before they shatter the heart of her unsuspecting husband? The suspense keeps you on the edge, making Transgression a timeless cinematic experience.

Transgression is a drama movie featuring Kay Francis and directed by Herbert Brenon.

Transgression is currently streaming on DIRECTV.