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OPEN CLASSIC CINEMA · 119

The Greeks Had a Word for Them

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Synopsis

Three former showgirls pool their money for an apartment that suggests greater wealth than they possess. From this carefully arranged base, they pursue advantageous relationships. Rivalry and friendship repeatedly interfere with the businesslike logic of their romantic plans.

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Inspirations

Zoe Akins's play supplied the material. Coco Chanel designed costumes for the production, making clothes part of the characters' attempts to establish status and attract wealthy partners.

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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.

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