SINNERS IN THE SUN (***)

(1932) Carole Lombard remains one of my favorite film actors from childhood - perhaps still tied with Bette Davis as my favorite female actor of all time - and she really elevates some dated material here as Doris Blake, a girl from a poor family who works as a live model in fashion salons and dreams of a better life.  To Doris that better life includes money and things - a dream that doesn't coincide with those of a garage mechanic (Chester Morris) she's in love with, who dearly loves her in return ... so instead Doris gets into the fast and flashy lifestyle of basically being arm candy for rich men, even if her heart isn't in it.  You can see the ending coming very early on, but Lombard makes this a likable, even enjoyable, romantic melodrama, backed by a strong cast.  Watched on YouTube, where you can see it for free (though not the best quality).  Viva Classic Hollywood!  (not rated)

SINNERS IN THE SUN (full movie)