This movie is filled with MGM bit players, like Donald Meek - in a very unpleasant role - plus two supporting actors: Billie Burke and Frank Morgan, both of whom did better work elsewhere. Actually, that can probably be said of everyone in this picture. The story, such as it is, just keeps mosying along, and the end comes as rather a surprise, and a downer at that. I can see why the movie would not have been a success.
I can't really recommend most of it. But there is a scene between Morgan and Burke near the end that is a masterpiece of line delivery in its own understated way. These two actors - and they were indeed both fine actors - deliver their lines very quietly, but very beautifully. The text is nothing special, but their way of delivering it is.
It's not a long movie - less than 90 minutes. And it's not bad. It's just sort of directionless, with several unappealing characters.
I can't really recommend most of it. But there is a scene between Morgan and Burke near the end that is a masterpiece of line delivery in its own understated way. These two actors - and they were indeed both fine actors - deliver their lines very quietly, but very beautifully. The text is nothing special, but their way of delivering it is.
It's not a long movie - less than 90 minutes. And it's not bad. It's just sort of directionless, with several unappealing characters.