Donald Pierce

Just a classic....a mildly believable plot but carried off with such great belief on the part of the actors that it brings you into a world in which minor miracles happen at Christmas and we're all the better for it. All of the roles are played by accomplished actors (some of whom you've heard of before!) and the plot moves very quickly as Stanwyck deftly dodges one social landmine after another as her print persona crashes into her human reality, with very amusing results. Period music, great black & white photography, sharp direction, and a keen sense of subtle comedy propel the film to the ending you want but didn't think it could achieve. A must for the holidays....best late at night or during a snowstorm!