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Theodora Goes Wild

1936 · 94 min

A fizzy, fast-talking screwball romp that delights in puncturing small-town hypocrisy with charm and mischief.

Tagline: RIOTOUS ROMANTIC COMEDY!
Overview: The small-town prudes of Lynnfield are up in arms over 'The Sinner,' a sexy best-seller. They little suspect that author 'Caroline Adams' is really Theodora Lynn, scion of the town's leading family. Michael Grant, devil-may-care book jacket illustrator, penetrates Theodora's incognito and sets out to 'free her' from Lynnfield against her will. But Michael has a secret too, and gets a taste of his own medicine.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, romantic and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, love, rebellion, family
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
love
rebellion
family
Places: small town
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild