Hold Your Man
THE STARS YOU LOVE TO SEE MAKING LOVE!
Directed by Sam Wood
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A pre-code romantic drama about a woman's devotion to a con man, built on star chemistry and the tension between love and moral consequence.
Ruby falls in love with small-time con man Eddie. During a botched blackmail scheme, Eddie accidentally kills the man they were setting up. Eddie takes off and Ruby is sent to a reformatory for two years.
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Questions people ask
Is Hold Your Man sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Hold Your Man easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Hold Your Man end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Hold Your Man scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Hold Your Man violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Hold Your Man
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hold Your Man
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hold Your Man, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hold Your Man, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hold Your Man, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
