In some ways I agree with reviewer RickeyMooney who wrote that the last 1/3 rd of the film lapses into a pro-religious theme and if you're not a believer...you'll be annoyed/disappointed. I'm not religious and I accept this kid of thing in older films...but Warner Baxter's "conversion" IS a little hard to stomach. Partly because of the way the plays it. His all-knowing persona is a little silly (and he's not GOD for heaven's' sake!). Also - and this is just as important - the idea that he would push Miriam Baxter to John Boles is ridiculous. She doesn't love him. That's not a selfless act - it's a dumb act.
It's a good film otherwise. Well shot with a good script. Miriam Baxter is the standout for me.
It's a good film otherwise. Well shot with a good script. Miriam Baxter is the standout for me.