THE AFFAIRS OF SUSAN Year: 1945 A jilted bridegroom ends up with a Great Dane as a consolation prize Susan (Joan Fontaine) is set to be married. Her fiancé (Abel) comes to her house and meets her Great Dane, Rudy. The meeting makes Susan bring up a previous husband and two old boyfriends. The fiancé invites all to a party where each ex tells a about how they met Susan. The stories show a totally different girl, all played by Hayworth, in each flashback. In the end, Susan opts for an old beau, while her current fiancé ends up with Rudy. A funny idea that didn\'t click with critics of the time. Bosley Crowther of the New York Times said "[this] is the sometimes funny—and more often, not so funny—story of a naive little New England girl who transforms into a sharp cutie, or rather four different types of sharp cuties, depending on the temperament of the gent she happens to be romancing with." Dailey Variety at least praised the star, "Fontaine’s sparkle in this first comedienne role is impressive."

Compiled by Rachel & John Cawley
Last updated 7/4/2022