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* IdleRich: Lois’ husband is a polo player and that’s pretty much all he does.
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* RichIdiotWithNoDayJob: Lois’ husband is a polo player and that’s pretty much all he does.
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Tom (Manners) finds a job as an assistant for a woman magazine editor, Lois (Francis). Although he’s hesitant about working under a woman, thinking that her gender might get in the way of taking her seriously (hello, 1932!), he soon finds himself liking the job, but also falling for her too. Lois, on the other hand, is happily married to her husband but is put off by his lack of ambition.
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Tom (Manners) finds a job as an assistant for a woman magazine editor, Lois (Francis). Although he’s hesitant about working under a woman, thinking that her gender might get in the way of taking her seriously (hello, 1932!), he soon finds himself liking the job, job but also falling for her too. Lois, on the other hand, is happily married to her husband but is put off by his lack of ambition.
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Tom (Manners) finds a job as an assistant for a woman magazine editor, Lois (Francis). Although he’s hesitant about working under a woman, thinking that her gender might get in the way of taking her seriously (hello, 1932!), he soon finds himself liking the job, but also falling for her anyways. Lois, on the other hand, is happily married to husband but is put off by his lack of ambition.
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Tom (Manners) finds a job as an assistant for a woman magazine editor, Lois (Francis). Although he’s hesitant about working under a woman, thinking that her gender might get in the way of taking her seriously (hello, 1932!), he soon finds himself liking the job, but also falling for her anyways. too. Lois, on the other hand, is happily married to her husband but is put off by his lack of ambition.
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* ClingyJealousGirl: Ruth is relegated to this stock character who is dubious about Tom working for a woman who she believes to lack morals (for not being a stereotypical housewife).
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* ClingyJealousGirl: Ruth is relegated to this stock character who is who's dubious about Tom working for a woman who she believes to lack morals (for not being a stereotypical housewife).
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* DoubleStandard: Averted: Tom decides to treat Lois like he would a man, meaning like anyone else in a higher position.
-->'''Tom''': Can't you get it through your fat head that, today, they're just as many serious-minded women in business as men. When you meet them you don't have to treat them as if your out on a party.
-->'''Tom''': Can't you get it through your fat head that, today, they're just as many serious-minded women in business as men. When you meet them you don't have to treat them as if your out on a party.
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* DoubleStandard: Averted: Tom decides to treat Lois like he would a man, meaning meaning, like anyone else in a higher position.
-->'''Tom''': Can't you get it through your fat head that, today, they're just as many serious-minded women in business as men. When you meet them you don't have to treat them as ifyour you're out on a party.
-->'''Tom''': Can't you get it through your fat head that, today, they're just as many serious-minded women in business as men. When you meet them you don't have to treat them as if
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* IgnoredEnamoredUnderling: The rare GenderFlip version where the Tom is an assistant in love with his boss.
* MeanBoss: Averted: Lois is looking for a hard worker and gets one with Tom, and she rewards him for it.
* MeanBoss: Averted: Lois is looking for a hard worker and gets one with Tom, and she rewards him for it.
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* IgnoredEnamoredUnderling: The rare GenderFlip version where the Tom is an assistant in love with his female boss.
* MeanBoss: Averted: Lois is looking for a hard worker and gets one withTom, Tom and she rewards him for it.it in more ways than one.
* MeanBoss: Averted: Lois is looking for a hard worker and gets one with
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* RichIdiotWithNoDayJob: Lois’ husband is a polo player, and that’s pretty much all he does.
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* RichIdiotWithNoDayJob: Lois’ husband is a polo player, player and that’s pretty much all he does.
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* OfficeRomance: Tom makes it clear that he’s interest, but Lois rejects him initially. When she’s able to let loose her idle husband, she’s more than happy to begin a relationship with Tom.
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* OfficeRomance: Tom makes it clear that he’s interest, interested, but Lois rejects him initially. -- at first. When she’s able to let she lets loose her idle husband, she’s more than happy to begin a relationship with Tom.
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* MeanBoss: Averted: Lois is looking for a hard worker and gets one with Tom, and she rewards him for all his hard work.
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* MeanBoss: Averted: Lois is looking for a hard worker and gets one with Tom, and she rewards him for all his hard work. it.
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* DoubleStandard: Averted: Tom decides to treat Lois like he would a man, meaning like anyone else in superior position.
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* DoubleStandard: Averted: Tom decides to treat Lois like he would a man, meaning like anyone else in superior a higher position.
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-->''Andy''': You're all alone with her.
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Things come to a head when Tom declares his feelings to Lois but she rejects him. He decides that it’s best to halfheartedly marry his fiancé, Ruth (Merkel), but Lois’ relationship with her husband disintegrates, leaving the two lovers to find each other.
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Things come to a head when Tom declares his feelings to Lois but she rejects him. He decides that it’s best to halfheartedly marry his fiancé, Ruth (Merkel), but Lois’ relationship with her husband disintegrates, leaving creating an opportunity for the two lovers to find each other.
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Tom (Manners) finds a job as an assistant for a woman magazine editor, Lois (Francis). Although he’s hesitant about working under a woman, thinking that her gender might get in the way of taking her seriously (hello 1932!), he soon finds himself liking the job, but also falling for her anyways. Lois, on the other hand, is happily married to husband but is put off by his lack of ambition.
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Tom (Manners) finds a job as an assistant for a woman magazine editor, Lois (Francis). Although he’s hesitant about working under a woman, thinking that her gender might get in the way of taking her seriously (hello (hello, 1932!), he soon finds himself liking the job, but also falling for her anyways. Lois, on the other hand, is happily married to husband but is put off by his lack of ambition.
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* SleepingWithTheBoss: Averted. But Tom [[ButIWouldEnjoyIt would really enjoy it.]]
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* SleepingWithTheBoss: Averted. But Tom [[ButIWouldEnjoyIt [[ButIWouldReallyEnjoyIt would really enjoy it.]]
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* DisposableGirl: Ruth. So much so that she can immediately trade Tom for Andy when she finds Tom working late with Lois.
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* DisposableGirl: DisposableFiance: Ruth. So much so that she can immediately trade Tom for Andy when she finds Tom working late with Lois.
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[[caption-width-right:350: ''A male assistant?!'']]
[[caption-width-right:350: ''A male assistant?!'']]
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Not to be confused with the [[Film/ManWanted HongKong drama of the same name.]]
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Not to be confused with the [[Film/ManWanted HongKong Hong Kong drama of the same name.]]
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''Man Wanted'' (1932) is a romantic comedy/drama starring Creator/KayFrancis, David Manners, and Una Merkel.
Tom (Manners) finds a job as an assistant for a woman magazine editor, Lois (Francis). Although he’s hesitant about working under a woman, thinking that her gender might get in the way of taking her seriously (hello 1932!), he soon finds himself liking the job, but also falling for her anyways. Lois, on the other hand, is happily married to husband but is put off by his lack of ambition.
Things come to a head when Tom declares his feelings to Lois but she rejects him. He decides that it’s best to halfheartedly marry his fiancé, Ruth (Merkel), but Lois’ relationship with her husband disintegrates, leaving the two lovers to find each other.
Not to be confused with the [[Film/ManWanted HongKong drama of the same name.]]
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!!Tropes:
*AlcoholHic: Tom and Andy get extremely drunk and exhibit this trope. They even let their bathroom overfill with water
*CareerVersusMan: Averted completely! Tom admires Lois’ work ethic and is happy for her to keep her job once they’re together.
*ClingyJealousGirl: Ruth is relegated to this stock character who is dubious about Tom working for a woman who she believes to lack morals (for not being a stereotypical housewife).
*DisposableGirl: Ruth. So much so that she can immediately trade Tom for Andy when she finds Tom working late with Lois.
*DoubleStandard: Averted: Tom decides to treat Lois like he would a man, meaning like anyone else in superior position.
-->'''Tom''': Can't you get it through your fat head that, today, they're just as many serious-minded women in business as men. When you meet them you don't have to treat them as if your out on a party.
-->'''Andy''': Well, what did you do?
-->'''Tom''': I didn't talk to her any differently than I would to a man.
-->''Andy''': You're all alone with her.
-->'''Tom''': Well, what of it?
-->'''Andy''': Well, why didn't ya?
*GirlFriday: Surprisingly GenderFlipped for the era.
*OfficeRomance: Tom makes it clear that he’s interest, but Lois rejects him initially. When she’s able to let loose her idle husband, she’s more than happy to begin a relationship with Tom.
*IgnoredEnamoredUnderling: The rare GenderFlip version where the Tom is an assistant in love with his boss.
*MeanBoss: Averted: Lois is looking for a hard worker and gets one with Tom, and she rewards him for all his hard work.
*NeverASelfMadeWoman: Although Lois inherited her position at the magazine, she does a hell of a job and is dedicated to it.
*RichIdiotWithNoDayJob: Lois’ husband is a polo player, and that’s pretty much all he does.
*RomComJob: Lois is a magazine editor.
*SleepingWithTheBoss: Averted. But Tom [[ButIWouldEnjoyIt would really enjoy it.]]
* WackyMarriageProposal: Tom only proposed to Ruth after he got blindingly drunk.
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Tom (Manners) finds a job as an assistant for a woman magazine editor, Lois (Francis). Although he’s hesitant about working under a woman, thinking that her gender might get in the way of taking her seriously (hello 1932!), he soon finds himself liking the job, but also falling for her anyways. Lois, on the other hand, is happily married to husband but is put off by his lack of ambition.
Things come to a head when Tom declares his feelings to Lois but she rejects him. He decides that it’s best to halfheartedly marry his fiancé, Ruth (Merkel), but Lois’ relationship with her husband disintegrates, leaving the two lovers to find each other.
Not to be confused with the [[Film/ManWanted HongKong drama of the same name.]]
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!!Tropes:
*AlcoholHic: Tom and Andy get extremely drunk and exhibit this trope. They even let their bathroom overfill with water
*CareerVersusMan: Averted completely! Tom admires Lois’ work ethic and is happy for her to keep her job once they’re together.
*ClingyJealousGirl: Ruth is relegated to this stock character who is dubious about Tom working for a woman who she believes to lack morals (for not being a stereotypical housewife).
*DisposableGirl: Ruth. So much so that she can immediately trade Tom for Andy when she finds Tom working late with Lois.
*DoubleStandard: Averted: Tom decides to treat Lois like he would a man, meaning like anyone else in superior position.
-->'''Tom''': Can't you get it through your fat head that, today, they're just as many serious-minded women in business as men. When you meet them you don't have to treat them as if your out on a party.
-->'''Andy''': Well, what did you do?
-->'''Tom''': I didn't talk to her any differently than I would to a man.
-->''Andy''': You're all alone with her.
-->'''Tom''': Well, what of it?
-->'''Andy''': Well, why didn't ya?
*GirlFriday: Surprisingly GenderFlipped for the era.
*OfficeRomance: Tom makes it clear that he’s interest, but Lois rejects him initially. When she’s able to let loose her idle husband, she’s more than happy to begin a relationship with Tom.
*IgnoredEnamoredUnderling: The rare GenderFlip version where the Tom is an assistant in love with his boss.
*MeanBoss: Averted: Lois is looking for a hard worker and gets one with Tom, and she rewards him for all his hard work.
*NeverASelfMadeWoman: Although Lois inherited her position at the magazine, she does a hell of a job and is dedicated to it.
*RichIdiotWithNoDayJob: Lois’ husband is a polo player, and that’s pretty much all he does.
*RomComJob: Lois is a magazine editor.
*SleepingWithTheBoss: Averted. But Tom [[ButIWouldEnjoyIt would really enjoy it.]]
* WackyMarriageProposal: Tom only proposed to Ruth after he got blindingly drunk.
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