Subtle references to a woman being taken advantage of in order to advance her career. This could be interpreted to imply molestation, but is not explicitly stated.

A few kisses between main characters. Several other embraces are shown. Nothing sexual.

A man takes of his robe to reveal that he is only wearing shorts. Nothing sexual.

Some scenes in nightclubs. Drinks and cigarette smoke are shown. Several other party scenes where drinks are visible.

Much of the storyline revolves around Norman Maine being drunk. He is shown intoxicated several times.

A man is seen walking into the ocean. Suicide is apparent. The scene switches to a newspaper saying he accidentally drowned. Nothing graphic or frightening is shown.