Moments of Movie Wisdom: Money Can’t Buy Love in ‘Maisie Was a Lady’ (1941)

Moments of Movie Wisdom: Money Can’t Buy Love in ‘Maisie Was a Lady’ (1941)
Cropped poster for the 1941 film "Maisie Was a Lady." Public Domain
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There’s an old saying: “Money can’t buy happiness.” It also can’t buy love, attention, or the companionship provided by a loving family. This message is at the heart of many films, especially from the Golden Age of Hollywood, where every film had a moral and left the audience feeling enlightened. Oftentimes, children of rich or famous families have suffered worse neglect than those living in the slums. A businessman or celebrity can so easily get caught up in his life of work or pleasure that he neglects his children, thinking that money and gifts can take the place of a nurturing, loving family life. However, no amount of cash or expensive belongings can fill the void of an absent parent.

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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