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Dorothy Arzner’s ‘Merrily We Go to Hell’ Discusses Modern Day Problems

Dorothy Arzner’s Merrily We go to Hell (1932) is a film for the ages. It’s about an alcoholic writer, Jerry Corbett (Fredric March), who falls in love and marries an heiress Joan Prentice (Sylvia Sidney). Jerry then starts an affair with his ex Claire Hempstead, and actress (Adrianne Allen).

Jerry meets Joan at a party and is smitten with her despite his drunkenness.… read more.

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