I saw a preview of this movie on TCM and was very interested, so I made a point to watch it. I am so glad I did!
I can't remember ever seeing Claude Raines in a such a light-hearted, at times comedic, role; he is delightful! At first I thought I had stumbled upon a "Mary Poppins" type of movie, especially when Hannah--perfectly portrayed by Fay Bainter, who is not remembered in present day as much as she deserves--begins to pull things out of her bag; but as the story moved on I recognized it as so much more. The supporting cast, as was so often the case in the days of the studio-controlled movies (like it or not) is also excellent, especially Jackie Cooper and Bonita Granville.
A wonderful film, a tale of hope and the results of perseverance.
I can't remember ever seeing Claude Raines in a such a light-hearted, at times comedic, role; he is delightful! At first I thought I had stumbled upon a "Mary Poppins" type of movie, especially when Hannah--perfectly portrayed by Fay Bainter, who is not remembered in present day as much as she deserves--begins to pull things out of her bag; but as the story moved on I recognized it as so much more. The supporting cast, as was so often the case in the days of the studio-controlled movies (like it or not) is also excellent, especially Jackie Cooper and Bonita Granville.
A wonderful film, a tale of hope and the results of perseverance.