Storyline

Just before Christmas, Lee Leander is caught shoplifting. It is her third offense. She is prosecuted by John Sargent. He postpones the trial because it is hard to get a conviction at Christmas time. However, he feels sorry for her and arranges for her bail; he also ends up taking her home to his mother for Christmas. Surrounded by a loving family (in stark contrast to Lee's own family background), they fall in love. This creates a new problem: how do they handle the upcoming trial?—John Oswalt

Plot Keywords

morality, christmas present, gift, perfume, corset, dance, wedding dress, singing, christmas tree, setting a fire, fire extinguisher, ohio, hometown, farmer, homecoming, popcorn, kiss, niagara falls, new york city, new year's eve

Short Review

Stanwyck turns in a fine performance. MacMurray is impressive as the serious-minded prosecutor, but loosens up for the comedy stretches.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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