“Three on a Match” is a 1932 American pre-Code crime drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy. The movie stars Joan Blondell, Ann Dvorak, and Bette Davis, with notable appearances by Warren William and Humphrey Bogart12.
The plot revolves around three childhood friends—Mary, Vivian, and Ruth—who reunite as adults. Despite their different paths, their lives become intertwined again, leading to dramatic and tragic consequences. Vivian, who seems to have the most successful life, spirals into a world of debauchery and crime, affecting everyone around her12.