I Can Get It For You Wholesale

Another Susan Hayward movie. She can make hard women seem sexy. It must be her hair, which is a character of its own.

I Can Get It For You WholeSale

A ruthless fashion designer steps on everyone in her way in order to reach the top of her profession. Eventually she is forced to choose between her ambition and the man she loves.

Susan Hayward's portrayal of the ambitious Harriet is what makes this movie worth seeing. George Sanders is perfect as Noble, the man who recognizes Harriet's talents and wants her to come work for him. Dan Dailey is also excellent as the salesman with a lot of flair. Sam Jaffe is Cooper, the decent man who gambles all his savings in the business he knows well.

When you see these movie posters, and read the title, do you think the movie is about the fashion industry? I know what I want wholesale!

For all its over-the-top nature, I had fun watching the movie. The actors go for all their worth playing even the hokiest dialog straight. This being a movie from 1951 you knew where the movie was going; that is, for all her cold hearted ruthless ambition Hayward's character was heading for a big fall. What made it watchable was her co-stars were likable. Even the fashion mogul she becomes involved with, in the end is an ok guy as he gives her good advice without judging her.

I didn't take the time to write down some of the dialog, but there were some good lines. The last lines in the movie are spoken by Sam Cooper, Harriet's (Susan Hayward) and Teddy 's (Dan Dailey) business partner.

Teddy, wait. Listen to me. Maybe 7th Avenue is a jungle. But that doesn't mean you have to live like a wild animal in it. Harriet found that out, so she came back.

And remember Teddy, it isn't easy to walk back in after you walked out. It's easier to stay out.

And Harriet, it isn't easy to say... 'please come back'.

Besides, falling in love is always a mess. What can you expect from.. two strangers?

Let me, at least, introduce you. Teddy, this is Harriet. Harriet, this is Teddy.

[the movie ends with Teddy and Harriet tentatively stepping towards one another, then holding each other and kissing.] Aaahhh. So nice.