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The Gorgeous Hussy

1936 · 103 min

A sweeping, old-fashioned historical romance full of political intrigue and heartache, with a strong-willed heroine at its center.

Tagline: She swayed a nation..ruled the hearts of men...and spent her life trying to win the one she really loved!
Overview: It's the early nineteenth century Washington. Young adult Margaret O'Neal, Peggy to most that know her, is the daughter of Major William O'Neal, who is the innkeeper of the establishment where most out-of-town politicians and military men stay when they're in Washington. Peggy is pretty and politically aware. She is courted by several of those politicians and military men who all want to marry her, except for the one with who she is truly in love.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, politics, betrayal, class
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
politics
betrayal
class
rebellion
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild