The Virtuous Sin

To obtain a military exemption for her condemned husband (Kenneth MacKenna), Marya (Kay Francis), a beautiful Russian woman, bargains with her body and finds herself trapped by love when she falls for the amorous General Gregori Platoff (Walter Huston). Rising star Francis shines in this ornate World War I drama codirected by the great George Cukor, who makes the most of the production's exotic settings and lavish costumes.