It expounded, non too subtly, the right of homosexuality, bi-sexuality and menage a trois as a way of life, as a choice despite the contempt of the bourgeoisie.
Lets face it.
And it may very well have been. All of which may have added a certain intrigue to the production. But what may have been fascinating and gossipy to audiences in the thirties is plainly dated today. The language with its supposedly Noel Coward wit is surprisingly cliche ridden in its humor, and pedestrian in its attempts at serious philosophy. If the producers thought they would shock the audience by this revival, they should have another look at their neighborhood movies, or turn on television.