Love Affair (1932)

Love Affair (1932). 1h 8m

“Socialite (Dorothy Mackaill) takes flying lessons from a pilot (Humphrey Bogart) who has invented a new kind of plane motor. The two begin a romance but, despite caring for him, she proves to be a bad influence and his career suffers. When she suddenly finds herself broke, she decides to marry a man with more money so she can help Bogie with his dreams. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eLackluster pre-Code drama of interest only for an early starring role for a fresh-faced Bogart. He does a decent job here but doesnu0026#39;t give any indication of his future superstardom. There are some scenes where he plays awkward and a little shy. Thatu0026#39;s not something you saw much of later in his career. Dorothy Mackaill is lively and less stagy than the normal style of the time. The supporting cast is adequate with no standouts. Best parts of the movie are the flying scenes and one scene where Mackaill is speeding in a car. Also some pre-Code elements some viewers might get a kick out of, such as suggested premarital sex. The story and romance are flat, even by 1932 standards. For Bogie completists and airplane enthusiasts only.”