English socialite Lady Patricia (Billie Dove) falls for poor Italian violinist Paul Gherardi (Basil Rathbone). They quickly marry. Her father disapproves. Man-eating Countess Olga Balakireff (Kay Francis) manipulates Paul's rise to fame and drives a wedge between the married couple.
Kay Francis is the standout performer in this movie in a vampy performance. Billie Dove is overshadowed by her antagonist and I'm not sold on her relationship with Gherardi to begin with. He has more chemistry with Kay Francis although it's more like she sees him as a meal. This love triangle has no side with rooting interest.
Kay Francis is the standout performer in this movie in a vampy performance. Billie Dove is overshadowed by her antagonist and I'm not sold on her relationship with Gherardi to begin with. He has more chemistry with Kay Francis although it's more like she sees him as a meal. This love triangle has no side with rooting interest.