Baby Face
Seen it?1933 | 76 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$452K worldwide on a $187K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 70K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alfred E. Green
- Barbara StanwyckLily Powers
- George BrentCourtland Trenholm
- Donald CookNed Stevens
- Alphonse EthierAdolf Cragg
- Henry KolkerJ.R. Carter
- Margaret LindsayAnn Carter
- Arthur HohlEd Sipple
- John WayneJimmy McCoy Jr.
- Robert BarratNick Powers
- Douglass DumbrilleBrody