What Happens at the End of When Ladies Meet?

Mary, a writer working on a novel about a love triangle, is attracted to her publisher. Her suitor Jimmy is determined to break them up; he introduces Mary to the publisher's wife without telling Mary who she is.

Robert Z. Leonard's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Joan Crawford (Mary 'Minnie' Howard)'s journey. Her suitor Jimmy is determined to break them up; he introduces Mary to the publisher's wife without telling Mary who she is.

How Does Joan Crawford (Mary 'Minnie' Howard)'s Story End?

• Joan Crawford: Joan Crawford's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Robert Taylor (Jimmy Lee): Robert Taylor's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Greer Garson (Mrs. Claire Woodruff): Greer Garson's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of When Ladies Meet Mean?

When Ladies Meet's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Joan Crawford may feel rushed. Robert Z. Leonard's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.