In 1914 New York City, a brother and sister, Trippy and Fanny Trellis, live a charade of wealth after their parents' passing, with Fanny's suitors unaware of their financial struggles. Fanny marries Job Skeffington, a self-made millionaire, to save their family's reputation, but Job remains unaware of her true motives. As their marriage progresses, Fanny's suitors continue to pursue her, while Job accepts her lack of romantic feelings for him. With the arrival of their daughter, Fanny must reevaluate her priorities and find true meaning in life as they navigate middle age together.
Mr. Skeffington
Fanny Trellis, a stunning and well-liked socialite, is pressured into a loveless union with Job Skeffington, a wealthy and established Jewish banker, in order to safeguard her brother Trippy from financial scandal.
