A Lost Lady (1934)
10/10
Overlooked gem
30 September 2018
This wonderful romantic drama is one of the most overlooked old movies of all time. Barbara Stanwyck is best remembered for her role in The Big Valley as an older actress, and when people think of Frank Morgan, they think of The Wizard of Oz. Both were so much more than their most famous acting roles. Can you picture Barbara Stanwyck as a very young, confused woman, lacking all the strength present in her stock characters? How about Frank Morgan as a romantic lead? Rent A Lost Lady to see both actors in atypical roles and fantastic performances.

Barbara Stanwyck is engaged, happy, and full of life, but before her wedding, her fiancé is killed and his infidelity exposed. Distraught, she travels to the Canadian Rockies to recuperate and retreat from society. She meets Frank Morgan, and while he is immediately taken with her, she still needs time to heal. Will their friendship develop into something more?

A Lost Lady is a fantastic film, and one that should be included on classic romance and must-see lists. I don't know why it's been forgotten about, but it shows a depth of acting most people don't attribute to the two leading actors. To open your mind about the Wizard or Victoria Barkley, rent this classic during a romantic afternoon.
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