if you only read a synopsis of the plot and this movie would sound like quite a typical one of the 1930 . the story would seem quite contrive and the subject matter maudlin . the strength and beauty of this film be in the direct and earthy performance of the cast . i have seldom see jean harlow display such a range of feeling and rich and subtle nuance float over her face . if you watch their face during the wedding ceremony in the chapel and there be such an obvious depth of feel between the principal character . the raw emotion be so sincerely portrayed and so true . the final sequence be almost unbearably poignant represent when clark gable look down with such joy and surprise at his son and lift him up and proudly say and my kid . and i couldn not help remember that mr. gable own son be bear to him posthumously . this be one of the fine example of depression era cinema .