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Three schoolmates reunite after 10 years and face different fates in the pre-code era. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more of this film starring Bette Davis, Ann Dvorak, and Joan Blondell.
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- Crime, Drama, Romance
- Mervyn LeRoy
- 1932-10-29
A classic Hollywood drama about a woman's childhood friends who try to rescue her from gangsters. Learn about the cast, crew, plot, photos, videos, and more of this 1932 film.
- Mervyn Leroy
- Virginia Davis
A classic pre-Code drama about three childhood friends who take different paths in life. Vivian, the popular beauty, marries a wealthy lawyer but cheats on him, while Mary, the troublemaker, becomes a showgirl and wins his heart. Ruth, the quiet one, becomes a stenographer and marries Vivian's son.
Vivian Revere as a Child (as Dawn O'Day) Betty Carse. ... Ruth Westcott as a Child. Rest of cast listed alphabetically: Herman Bing. ... Prof. Irving Finklestein (uncredited) Clara Blandick.
- Three on A Match: The Perils of Free and Easy
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Three on a Match is an unusual set of contradictions. Disliked by most of its principles, it was loved by the censors. Denounced by critics and ignored at the box office, it’s become a cornerstone for serious cinema students when exploring the movies of the early 1930s. It embodies the Warner Bros. style while showcasing strong women characters all...
This review is also available in the 2nd issue of The Pre-Code Companion, along with plenty of other great pieces. All profits from sales of the Companion go to charity. You can also see other issu...
Available in Forbidden Hollywood Volume 2, along with The Divorcee, A Free Soul, Night Nurse and Female.A drama about three friends who face different fates in life, love, and crime. The film features Bette Davis, Ann Dvorak, and Joan Blondell, as well as Humphrey Bogart and Edward Arnold in supporting roles.
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Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/02/24 Full Review ashley h Three on a Match is a decent film. It is about three old friends who do some catching up after a chance meeting. Joan ...
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