The documentary explores the evolution of Hollywood films between the introduction of sound and 1934, with Jane Fonda's narration. It highlights the significant portrayal of women in movies, showcasing their increased liberation and equality, particularly in comparison to men, until their roles became more submissive in 1935.
Complicated Women
Actresses of the 1930s shone in films that tackled pressing social issues with unbridled freedom, unshackled by the constraints of the Hollywood Production Code.