Movies Like Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) (1931)

Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) is a 1931 drama, romance film from Robert Z. Leonard with a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Kid Galahad and Megalopolis.

Drama Romance

Kid Galahad

1937

Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.

7.0

MagicScore

Megalopolis

2024

In a futuristic New York known as New Rome, visionary architect Cesar Catilina dreams of building "Megalopolis," a utopian city that redefines society’s limits. Opposing him is the corrupt Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who clings to power and profit. Between them stands Julia, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar forces her to choose between loyalty, ambition, and the fate of humanity.

5.2

MagicScore

Possessed

1931

Marion is a factory worker who hopes to trade the assembly line for a beautiful penthouse apartment. Mark Whitney, a wealthy and influential lawyer, can make her dreams come true, but, there is only one problem; he will give her everything except a marriage proposal. Will this affair ever lead to marriage?

7.0

MagicScore

No Man of Her Own

1932

An on-the-lam New York card shark marries a small-town librarian who thinks he's a businessman.

6.5

MagicScore

Red-Headed Woman

1932

Lil works for the Legendre Company and causes Bill to divorce Irene and marry her. She has an affair with businessman Gaerste and uses him to force society to pay attention to her.

6.5

MagicScore

Merrily We Go to Hell

1932

A drunken newspaperman, Jerry Corbett, is rescued from his alcoholic haze by an heiress, Joan Prentice, whose love sobers him up and encourages him to write a play, but he lapses back into dipsomania.

6.3

MagicScore

Freaks

1932

A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance.

7.8

MagicScore

Baby Face

1933

A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.

7.2

MagicScore

The Unholy Three

1930

A trio of former sideshow performers double as the "Unholy Three" in a scam to nab some shiny rocks.

5.6

MagicScore

#10

The Thin Man

1934

A husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts.

7.5

MagicScore

#11

The Devil's Brother

1933

Two wannabe bandits join the service of a dashing nobleman, who secretly masquerades as Fra Diavolo, a notorious outlaw.

6.7

MagicScore

#12

Some Came Running

1958

A former novelist returns to his small Midwest town after serving in the Army during WWII, to the chagrin of his social-climbing brother, and becomes close with an easy-going professional gambler and torn between two very different women.

6.9

MagicScore

#13

An Unforgettable Year - Summer

2023

In order to study fashion in so-desired Paris, a young country girl who hates Carnival travels to Rio de Janeiro to try to get support from the most famous designer in Brazil. Set on sneaking into the sewing team of one of the biggest samba schools, she will discover that Carnival only lasts for a week, but a love story can change her entire life.

6.9

MagicScore

#14

Lili

1953

Members of a circus troupe "adopt" Lili Daurier when she finds herself stranded in a strange town. The magician who first comes to her rescue already has romantic entanglements and thinks of her as a little girl. Who can she turn to but the puppets, singing to them her troubles, forgetting that there are puppeteers? A crowd gathers around Lili as she sings. The circus has a new act. She now has a job. Will she get her heart's desire?

6.6

MagicScore

#15

Manhattan

1979

Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.

7.7

MagicScore

#16

Casanova

2005

With a reputation for seducing members of the opposite sex, regardless of their marital status, a notorious womanizer discovers a beauty who seems impervious to his charms. However, as he continues to pursue the indifferent lady, he finds himself falling in love.

6.4

MagicScore

#17

The Red Thread

2025

Abril, a rebellious and daring stewardess, and Manuel, a shy and traditional businessman, meet on a plane and instantly feel an undeniable attraction.

7.9

MagicScore

#18

Two Moon Junction

1988

A young Southern débutante temporarily abandons her posh lifestyle and upcoming, semi-arranged marriage to have a lustful and erotic fling with a rugged drifter who works at a local carnival.

6.0

MagicScore

#19

The Other Boleyn Girl

2003

Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

Redeeming Love

2022

A retelling of the biblical book of Hosea set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush of 1850.

7.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)?

The top films similar to Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) by MovieMagicScore are Kid Galahad (7.0), Megalopolis (5.2), Possessed (7.0). Each shares drama/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) worth watching?

Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10 from 20 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)?

Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) (1931) is a drama, romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, starring Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Jean Hersholt.

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About movies like Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)

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