I've watched this film over 20 times and never fail to be completely captivated by its power as film and the performances of the actors. The sets are opulent, yet capture the spirit and essence of colonial India in "transition". The photography and editing are excellent and create an exceptional tempo that carries all the interwoven emotional textures in the story. Myrna Loy as Lady Esketh gives what I consider to be the best performance of a actress. She completely captures the world-weary Lady Esketh and her re-discovery of spirit and soul she thought long lost. Her death scene is profound and touching. Tyrone Power is gorgeous as the "Copper Apollo" who brings Loy to "life". His conflict between loving Loy and the demands of his "duty" to Ranchipur India come across clearly in a subtle performance. The special effects won an oscar -- I believe the film was nominated for 7 oscars altogether. Why this film is over-looked is a mystery. 1939 was a big year and this film deserves more attention and acknowledgement. A wonderful score takes the emotions even deeper. I've read the book several times and this film definitely satisfies this reader.
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