Woman Chases Man 1937

B.J. Nolan pitches Nolan Heights to Kenneth; Kenneth declines

B.J. tries to lure his millionaire son Kenneth into investing $100,000 in a housing development called Nolan Heights. Kenneth bluntly turns him down, citing his father's history of backing questionable schemes. The rejection underscores the tenuous financial dynamics at play and motivates B.J. to seek other means to obtain the money.

Virginia meets B.J. and learns he has no money; she faints and is taken to his mansion

Architect Virginia Travis encounters B.J. and discovers he is penniless and overwhelmed by process servers. She faints after he breaks the unfortunate news and he carries her back to his mansion. The meeting marks the beginning of a scheme that ties Virginia to B.J.'s desperate plans.

Virginia teams up with B.J.; Judy and Hunk pose as servants

To secure the money, Virginia decides to use her wiles alongside B.J. Her married friends Judy and Hunk disguise themselves as B.J.'s servants since he can no longer afford his staff. The charade is designed to create an illusion of legitimacy around the financing attempt. Tension builds as the plan begins to take shape behind closed doors.

Kenneth returns from a cruise with Nina and Henri

Kenneth comes back from a cruise accompanied by Nina, his glamorous girlfriend, and Henri, Nina's secret lover. Their arrival injects new energy into B.J.'s scheme and adds a layer of romantic and financial intrigue to the plot. The dynamics at the mansion become increasingly tangled.

Nina and Virginia plot to get Kenneth drunk to secure the deal

Nina schemes to get Kenneth drunk so he will propose to her and potentially loosen up the space for signing a large check. Virginia counterpoints with a similar plan, hoping to pressure Kenneth into signing the documents. The two women' s competing tactics heighten the conflict and risk of exposure.

First money scheme fails: five checks at once blocked by authorization limits

Virginia and B.J. attempt to have Kenneth sign five checks for household expenses using a mechanical device, aiming to bypass scrutiny. Kenneth signs, but Mr. Judd at the bank informs them that any check over $1,000 requires explicit authorization. The plan collapses, forcing the team to rethink their approach.

Kenneth and Nina grow closer; Virginia senses trouble

After a few drinks, Kenneth and Nina begin to connect romantically, intensifying the pressure on Virginia. She realizes Kenneth might be drifting toward a deeper commitment, which complicates her own role in the money-grab. The romantic tension deepens the emotional stakes of the plot.

Virginia passes out; Kenneth carries her to bed while Nina furies

Virginia's drinking leads to a collapse, and Kenneth carries her to bed, inadvertently ignoring Nina's jealousy. The moment amplifies Virginia's inner conflict about the scheme she has joined. The trio's dynamics become increasingly unstable as the night unfolds.

B.J. urges a second attempt while Kenneth remains drunk

When Virginia wakes, B.J. pushes her to try again for the money while Kenneth is still under the influence. She is reluctant but feels pressed to proceed, balancing personal misgivings against the aim of securing funds. The pressure mounts as time grows tighter.

Virginia confronts Kenneth near the window; Nina hides outside

Virginia heads toward Kenneth's room to push the plan, but Nina notices and hides in a tree outside the window. Virginia's gaze meets Kenneth through the open space, and a tense moment unfolds as Kenneth notices her. His curiosity and the night’s atmosphere push the scene toward a critical turning point.

Kenneth discovers the contract and wants to sign it

In the ensuing tension, Kenneth finds B.J.'s hastily drawn contract and is eager to sign, despite the chaotic circumstances. Virginia's presence and the surrounding deception loom large as he contemplates the deal. The line between business and manipulation becomes painfully blurred.