After a two-year absence, Clem Spender returns home on the very day that his former fiancée, Delia, is marrying another man. Clem enlists in the Union army and dies on the battlefield, but not before finding comfort in the arms of Delias cousin, Charlotte Lovell. The years pass and Charlotte establishes an orphanage and eventually confesses to Delia that her dearest young charge, Tina, is in fact her own child by Clem. Jealousy and family secrets threaten to tear the cousins apart. Written by L. Hamre

Well-to-do Joyce Ramsey is the dominant and domineering force in her household comprised of her lawyer husband David Ramsey, their young-adult daughter Diana, and their late-teen daughter Martha. Everything Joyce has done in the course of her marriage to David has been in the pursuit of wealth, prestige, comfort and security for her and the family, which belies her and Davids humble beginnings. Their current wealth and status began with a white lie told by Joyce to one of Davids potential clients when David was still struggling as a lawyer, that lie which had the consequence of Joyce, and by association David, stepping on a friends back as they climbed the social ladder, Joyce never to look back. Joyce has no real idea of how her actions have negatively affected Davids feelings for her, so shes blindsided when David tells her he no longer loves her and asks for a divorce. Joyces friends put into her mind that another woman could be involved, which makes Joyce curious--is that the sole reason? She starts to reflect on key points of their marriage. Those reflections, Joyces investigation into Davids possible infidelity, her getting a glimpse of her future without David and his love, and her getting a sense of that young, pure love again that she and David truly had when they wed, could affect what Joyce decides to do about Davids request for the divorce. Written by Huggo

Sandra (Mary Astor) and Pete (George Brent) elope, but their marriage is invalid as shes not yet divorced. Sandra is, however, pregnant by Pete. Pete marries his former fiancée Maggie (Bette Davis), then flies to South America where his plane crashes. Maggie pays Sandra to let her adopt Petes baby. Pete returns "from the dead". Sandra and Maggie contend for Pete and the baby. Written by Ed Stephan

Kate Bosworth and her twin sister Patricia fall in love with Nantucket lighthouse inspector Bill Emerson. Patricia and Bill are married. To forget, Kate returns to painting. Bill goes to Chile; Kate and Patricia go sailing; Patricia is washed overboard and drowned. Kates boat capsizes and, when she recovers consciousness ashore, she (believed to be Patricia) is told that Bill is returning from Chile. Written by Ed Stephan

In 1914 New York City, adult brother and sister Trippy and Fanny Trellis, whose parents are now deceased, were once wealthy, but Trippy squandered away the family fortune, about which no one knows except their cousin George Trellis and their many creditors. Fanny and Trippy still put on the façade to the outside world that they have money. The beautiful Fanny can have any man that she wants to marry, but she sets her sights on Job Skeffington, the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants. Jobs wealth was self-made in finance. They met as Trippy was once employed by Job in his brokerage house. Fanny and Job, who is now aware of the Trellis financial straits, ultimately do get married, much to the consternation of Fannys many suitors, but most specifically to Trippy, who knows the reason why Fanny married him. Job also realizes that Fanny does not love him, but is unaware of the real reason she agreed to marry him. After their marriage, Fannys suitors are still around with more joining the ranks, which Job does not mind as he is aware that Fanny is not leading them on. But when the reason for Fanny marrying Job no longer exists, their relationship changes. They have to figure out what to do, which now takes into consideration their daughter, also named Fanny. As time goes on, they grow into middle age and Fannys physical beauty deteriorates, Fanny comes to the realization of what is really important in life. Written by Huggo

"استنلی" زنی جوان نامزد خود "کریگ" را ترک و به همراه "پیتر" همسر خواهر خود "روی"می گریزد.آنها ازدواج کرده و در بالتیمور مستقر می شوند."استنلی" در نهایت "پیتر" را مجبور به خودکشی می کند.پس از این اتفاق به خانه بازمی گردد اما متوجه می شود خواهر و نامزد سابقش عاشق یکدیگر شده و قصد ازدواج دارند...

A washed-up movie queen finds romance, but still desires a comeback.

Music teacher Christine Radcliffe thought her love Karel Novak died in the war. When he miraculously returns, she realizes she loves him more than ever and insists that they marry. However, wealthy composer Hollenius with whom she had become involved after learning her real love had supposedly died, refuses to let her go and at her wedding reception offers Karel the chance to solo his new cello concerto and a chance at success... but is he planning to ruin Karels music career and their marriage? Written by Ed Stephan

A duchess' irrational behavior toward her children's governess triggers tragic events that will change her family's lives forever.

Foreign correspondent Carey Jackson is offered a job on Home Life, a women's magazine; he accepts when he finds the editor is his old flame Linda Gilman. Verbal pyrotechnics fly between Carey and Linda as they go to Indiana to cover the Brinker family's typical American wedding. But triangles lurk beneath the surface of the impending nuptials. Can Carey rescue a story (and his job) out of the wreckage? Can all the sundered hearts be re-united? Written by Rod Crawford

In this roman-a-clef for the infamous Lucky Luciano Trial, Mary Dwight and four roommates work as hostesses at the Club Intime, a clip joint that offers gambling, liquor, and female companionship to the big spender clientèle. When ruthless thug and pimp Johnny Vanning takes over all the clubs in town, the girls are forced to follow Vannings rules and kick back on their tips in exchange for protection. Although she is not a hardened old hand like Gabby and Estella, Mary knows enough to sidestep Vannings amorous advances. Unfortunately the more naive Mary Lou is impressed by Vannings oily veneer of materialism and accepts invitations to entertain at the gangsters private parties. Marys naive younger sister Betty arrives from college just when Mary and her roommates are arrested as material witnesses in the murder of one of the casinos non-paying customers. Vannings corrupt lawyer frees the others but pressures Mary to commit perjury in order to discredit crusading District Attorney David Graham. Disillusioned by her sisters lifestyle. Betty consents to accompany Emmy Lou to one of Vannings private parties where the gangster ends up killing her for not submitting to the advances of one of the partys guests. Mary decides to tell the truth to the D.A., and is beaten to disfigurement by one of Vannings hoods. Even so, Mary agrees to testify - and at her bedside, all the other hostesses decide to follow her example in the coming hearing. (original by duke1029) Written by duke1029

Renowned stage actors Basil Underwood and Joyce Arden are partners on and off the stage. An occupational hazard for Basil is that women often fall in love with what they see of him on the stage, he who sometimes indulges that adoration. Basil and Joyces personal life is passionate and tempestuous characterized by constant fighting and making up, which is often continued on-stage under their breaths. After their latest fight and reconciliation, they decide to get married... for the twelfth time. They are determined to make it to the altar this time. But Basil feels he needs to wipe clean the slate first by doing a favor for a stranger, Henry Grant, whose fiancée has fallen in love with him. With his latest script in hand, Basil vows to make Henrys fiancée fall out of love with him by playing the cad. He finds that it may be more difficult than he first imagined when he finds out that the woman in question is Marcia West, the young woman who professed her love to him earlier in the evening and whose fawning he was thinking about indulging. As Basil is at the West mansion thinking if he should play this latest role as cad or romantic leading man, Digges, Basils faithful dresser who is along for the ride, thinks that there is a missing female role in this play, one that would be played perfectly by Joyce. When Joyce arrives on the scene, the question becomes what is acting and what is real life. Written by Huggo