Men Are Such Fools

Men Are Such Fools

NR 1938 · 69 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Romance

Linda works at an advertising agency, but, unlike the other women in the secretarial pool, she hopes to succeed in the business rather than just find a husband. She rises through the ranks, becoming a copywriter, and attracts the attention of Jimmy, an amorous coworker who wants to marry her. But Jimmy is jealous of Linda's career and of Harry, a radio executive who works with Linda, and their marriage gets off to a very rough start.

Directed by Busby Berkeley · Written by Norman Reilly Raine

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