This film, along with JOURNEY'S END, ranks as James Whale's best non horror film. Not only does he follow the Galsworthy book closely,trimming it down to a manageable length...he also navigates the brand new production code with ease. Where Whale really shines is his mastery at casting. He, more than any other director, "painted" with actors and actresses.
Every character was perfection: Whale knew these people very well, and it shows.
I have heard many times that ONE MORE RIVER was British made, but it wasn't. It was made at Universal Studios in California, and I think "Jimmy" would have been proud.
I won't give any plot details, because I don't want to risk spoilers...but I give "Full Marks" to the leading players: Colin Clive, as a superb "rotter" in an "Old School Tie",Diana Wynyard as his gentle wife, Jane Wyatt as Wynyard's younger sister and Frank Lawton as a friendly young man whose life is blasted by a society scandal. The whole film is a delight.
Every character was perfection: Whale knew these people very well, and it shows.
I have heard many times that ONE MORE RIVER was British made, but it wasn't. It was made at Universal Studios in California, and I think "Jimmy" would have been proud.
I won't give any plot details, because I don't want to risk spoilers...but I give "Full Marks" to the leading players: Colin Clive, as a superb "rotter" in an "Old School Tie",Diana Wynyard as his gentle wife, Jane Wyatt as Wynyard's younger sister and Frank Lawton as a friendly young man whose life is blasted by a society scandal. The whole film is a delight.