Lies Before Kisses (1991)

Introduction
"Lies Before Kisses" is a 1991 intriguing American television drama film directed by Lou Antonio and written by Ellen Weston. The film stars popular Hollywood stars like Jaclyn Smith, Ben Gazzara, and Greg Evigan. The plot focuses on a rich socialite who examines her husband's extramarital relations that causes a stunning revelation.

Plot Summary
In "Lies Before Kisses", Jaclyn Smith represents Elaine Sanders, a wealthy socialite, wed to Grant Sanders, a business owner played by Ben Gazzara. The story focuses on Elaine's efforts to keep the image of her perfect marriage, which comes falling apart down when she finds her partner's extramarital relations. While he had formerly performed affairs discreetly, his dalliances end up being more brazen and even unsafe.

Despite the shock and heartbreak, Elaine selects to manage the circumstance privately instead of have her individual life become public gossip. Therefore, she employs a private detective, represented by Greg Evigan, to gather adequate proof to deal with her unfaithful spouse. However, Grant's most current girlfriend dies suddenly under strange scenarios, causing a brand-new twist and opening a pandora box of secrets.

Character Development
Elaine Sanders initially represents the stereotypical affluent, ignorant housewife, oblivious of her other half's adulterous affairs, but throughout the film, shows a side of resoluteness and intelligence as she battles with facing her hubby and securing her social standing. On the other hand, Grant Sanders is a lovely yet deceiving individual, concealing his affairs under the guise of service trips and late nights at the workplace. His character's darker side emerges with the mysterious death of his girlfriend.

Unraveling the Mystery
As the investigation advances, it's revealed that Grant had not merely betrayed, but potentially criminally associated with his mistress's untimely death. Elaine's private investigator constructs a case versus Grant, and the magnitude of lies and deceptiveness begin to horrify Elaine. In a storyline filled with suspense and twists, the film impeccably catches the strife Elaine endures as she navigates the betrayal, legal ramifications, and social scandal connected with her hubby's affair and assumed crime.

Conclusion
"Lies Before Kisses" ends on a remarkable discovery as the film concludes with Grant being linked in a murder case. The conclusion leaves Elaine in a complicated position, torn between her loyalty towards her spouse, the requirement for justice, and securing her reputation in the society that when ignored her personal injury. The movie ends on this effective note - hinting at the hollow nature of their society and showcasing the strength Elaine showed in the face of difficulty.

In conclusion, "Lies Before Kisses" dives deep into the characteristics of a relatively perfect marriage, underlain by extramarital relations, deceit, and crime. Throughout, the lead character, Elaine, is informed by the concealed realities of her life, resulting in a definitive self-transformation marked by strength, patience, and determination.

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