Copyright 1 December 1934 by First National Pictures. A Warner Bros. First National Picture, made at Teddington Studios. London trade show: June 1934. 76 minutes. Available on an 8/10 DVD from the Warner Archive (voices are a bit muffled for the first reel)).
COMMENT: Although she is hardly remembered today, Laura La Plante was not only an exceptionally popular star in the silents, but was one of the very few of the top names who made a successful transition to sound. Her voice was excellent. But she virtually retired from movies when she married a fellow American, this film's prolific producer, Irving Asher.
Admittedly, while Laura La Plante does superbly well by the title role (which calls for some really talented acting), she is to some extent overshadowed by Jane Carr who, most exquisitely dressed by Norman Hartnell, doesn't really have to act at all to draw our attention.
The other players are less threatening, although director Monty Banks is inclined to let Ian Hunter and Clifford Heatherley way overstay their limited welcome.
COMMENT: Although she is hardly remembered today, Laura La Plante was not only an exceptionally popular star in the silents, but was one of the very few of the top names who made a successful transition to sound. Her voice was excellent. But she virtually retired from movies when she married a fellow American, this film's prolific producer, Irving Asher.
Admittedly, while Laura La Plante does superbly well by the title role (which calls for some really talented acting), she is to some extent overshadowed by Jane Carr who, most exquisitely dressed by Norman Hartnell, doesn't really have to act at all to draw our attention.
The other players are less threatening, although director Monty Banks is inclined to let Ian Hunter and Clifford Heatherley way overstay their limited welcome.