July 7, 2007
Brilliant. Wyler rules.
David Niven,
Gregory Gaye,
John Payne,
Maria Ouspenskaya,
Mary Astor
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An adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' novel about a middle-aged American automobile tycoon who retires and goes to Europe, where he and his appearance-conscious, snobbish wife find differing sets of values...( read more
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DVD Release Date: December 11, 2001
Stats: 63 reviews
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December 21, 2009What a great film. A forgotten film that I think everyone should see if they have not. Walter Huston is one of the great forgotten actors, and this performance was way ahead of its time. In 1936 for an actor to give such a real performance with such true emotion is amazing to wat...( read more)
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October 21, 2009Great Movie! A timeless film with a great script and flawless acting. Walter Huston is the King! The acting style and shots in the film are way ahead of their time. It may get a higher rating with more viewings. Great flix! See It! UPDATE: I was right.It only got better with a se...( read more)
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November 23, 2008this film is based on a sidney howard adaptation of the sinclair lewis novel. while it's mostly about a retired magnate and his restless wife, for me it's a great story about the perils of romantic folly. it also is a great testament to finding true love at an age where society...( read more)
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March 7, 2008One of the first major Hollywood films to deal directly with divorce, and support the idea! Bold storytelling for its time and Walter Huston does a wonderful job. All in all, highly recommended filmmaking from the 30s.
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December 23, 2007the synopsis here sums it up well: ahead of its time mature, relevant, well acted.
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November 1, 2007Maybe I'm missing something, and I must be judging by the raves by the other reviewers, but I just couldn't get into this movie. Mostly it was the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Dodsworth. None of it gelled. I knew as soon as she accused David Niven of assaulting her, and Dods...( read more)
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August 19, 2007Here you have Walter Huston(Angelica's grandfather)playing a self made millionaire with an unsatisfied wife. He sold his car company to another and now he has time on his hands, and the wife suggests a trip to Europe, so he can learn to do more with his "leisure time" as he puts ...( read more)
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