Storyline

A messy divorce leaves Mrs. Leslie Carter shunned by Chicago society for being an adulteress and forbidden from having custody of her son. She's determined to return to her hometown in a few years as a success and with enough money to fight to get her son back. In order to realize her plans, she heads to New York with ambitions of being a great actress. Despite having no stage training, producer David Belasco becomes attracted to her and becomes intent on making her a star, as well as winning her heart.—Daniel Bubbeo

Plot Keywords

actress, actor, producer, socialite, ex-husband, son, melodramatic, powerful, chicago, new york city, courtroom, boarding house, divorce, child custody, adultery, theater, ambition, mother/son relationship, love, quest, rise, underdog, transformation, 1890s

Short Review

Triumph and failures are expressed with true sincerity in this interesting movie. [Full review in Spanish]

Trailer

Streaming Service

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