Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[3]] Red-Headed Woman (1932) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by Jonathan on 2015-02-03 04:25:05.

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Jonathan said:
Lillian, the title character, plots to marry a rich man, even if she has to break up his marriage to do it. She manipulates various men along the way and discusses her antics with her friend Sally at every turn. While the conversations involve Lillian's relationships with men, they are often more about Lillian's social ambitions than about any particular man. Lillian is a strong character and the movie tells her story.

This is an example of a "pre code" movie that explores moral issues and female sexuality without coming to a traditionally moral conclusion.
Message posted on 2015-02-03 04:25:05

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