Finishing School 1934
What is Finishing School?
Finishing School is a 1934 American drama and romance film. The film is set in a boarding school for upper-class girls, where the main character, Virginia, studies.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1934
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 74 minutes
- Release date
- May 4, 1934
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
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Finishing School is a 1934 American drama and romance film. The film is set in a boarding school for upper-class girls, where the main character, Virginia, studies. Virginia falls in love with a medical intern who works as a waiter. The director of the school and Virginia's mother oppose their relationship.
Virginia's mother has enrolled her at the exclusive school, with the acquiescence of her father, a wealthy businessman. The exact name of the school is not specified in the provided sources. The film's plot revolves around Virginia's romance and the societal pressures that come with it.
Should you watch it?
“A privileged student defies authority by falling for a working-class man.”
- sharp social commentary on class divisions
- strong central performance exploring forbidden romance
- dated pacing typical of 1930s dramas
- predictable romantic plot structure
you enjoy early Hollywood films exploring class conflict through romantic drama.
Suitable for general audiences interested in period social drama.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a book?
The source material is not specified in available records.
Where does the story take place?
The setting is a boarding school for upper-class girls, though the specific location is not detailed.
What is the main conflict?
The central conflict involves opposition to a romantic relationship between students from different social classes.
Who directed this film?
The director is not identified in the provided synopsis.
When was this released?
This film was released in the 1930s, though the exact year is not confirmed in the synopsis.