Born to Be Bad (1950 film)

Born to Be Bad is a 1950 melodrama film noir directed by Nicholas Ray, starring Joan Fontaine as a manipulative young woman who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. It is based on the bestselling novel All Kneeling by Anne Parrish 1928.

Christabel proves to be a scheming, socially ambitious woman. She flirts with Donnas fiance, the wealthy Curtis Carey, at a party for Donnas friend, painter Gabriel Broome. She also attracts the interest of aspiring author Nick Bradley.While having her portrait done by Broome, a call from Curtis brings her eagerly to a jeweler, only to discover to her disappointment that he merely seeks her advice in buying Donna an engagement gift. After he purchases an expensive one, Christabel plants a seed of doubt in Donnas mind and makes her feel guilty by insinuating that in accepting such a lavish gift, Donna is giving Curtis the appearance of being after his money. ........

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