"One of the finest films of 1920", according to the reviewer for The New York Times, this film is now available on two separate DVD labels, the best of which is clearly the Alpha disc. In the title role, the charismatic Thomas Meighan gives a marvelous performance. His acting is so engagingly confident and winsomely appealing that he indeed becomes the Leonard Merrick novel's principal character, Conrad Warrener, brought to life. The support cast is likewise outstanding, and the direction by William C. de Mille, both highly realistic yet stylishly romantic. Until now, Cecil B.'s older brother has been chiefly known for his superb Miss Lulu Bett (1921). It's pleasing to report that Conrad in Quest of His Youth is equally engaging. The narrative – humorous, bitter-sweet, nostalgic, warmly realistic – never falters in its appeal, and is always superbly paced and brilliantly acted by an impeccable roster of solidly down-to-earth yet heart-warming players. In fact, Conrad in Quest of His Youth rates as such a must-see that it should inspire sounds of rejoicing from London to New York that it is now available on such a stunning, budget-priced DVD.
Review of Conrad in Quest of His Youth
