The Animal Kingdom

A witty, bittersweet pre-Code romance that charms with sharp dialogue and stings with its honest look at love and compromise.

Directed by

Edward H. Griffith

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Starring

Ann Harding, Leslie Howard, Myrna Loy

Tagline

He scratched her tender skin and found a savage!

Overview

Tom Collier has had a great relationship with Daisy, but when he decides to marry, it is not Daisy whom he asks, it is Cecelia. After the marriage, Tom is bored with the social scene and the obligations of his life. He publishes books that will sell, not books that he wants to write. Even worse, he has his old friend working as a butler and Cecelia wants him fired. When Tom tries to get back together with Daisy to renew the feelings that he once felt, Daisy turns the tables on him and leaves to protect both of them.

How it feels

Romantic, satirical, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, identity, class, betrayal

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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