Its complex, sometimes baffling, unwieldy construction and its pacifist themes may have contributed to its unpopular reception just prior to the US entrance into World War I." Evidence also revealed that someone else had been in the bed with Amanda just before she died.Murtaugh was told that he had to partner with Riggs who was transferred from another unit - "on loan from Dope.Robinson (their only teaming together), andLady Killer (1933).Unfortunately, the film also appeared to glamorize criminal activities such as bootlegging (although that was not its intent), and emphasized their high style of life with various floozies (portrayed by Joan Blondell, Mae Clarke, and Jean Harlow).In the Main Office of he Criminal Division (Room 220), Mildred identifies herself as "Mildred Pierce Beragon.[Jesse's bedroom door had a prominent warning sign: "NO OUT OF TOWN CHICKS" that at first glance read: "NO CHICKS.