A solidly made but stiff and preachy film about a young doctor who must decide between staying true to his professional ethics and the lure of an easy living as a pill peddler to rich people.
King Vidor had a wide range as a director. His work here is middle of the road and unremarkable. The film makes its point, but one wishes it weren't quite so constantly sanctimonious in doing so.
Robert Donat is the doctor and Rosalind Russell, who's not allowed to flex one single comic muscle, is his wife. The film was nominated for four Oscars in 1938 but won nothing: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Donat), and Best Screenplay.
Grade: B+
King Vidor had a wide range as a director. His work here is middle of the road and unremarkable. The film makes its point, but one wishes it weren't quite so constantly sanctimonious in doing so.
Robert Donat is the doctor and Rosalind Russell, who's not allowed to flex one single comic muscle, is his wife. The film was nominated for four Oscars in 1938 but won nothing: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Donat), and Best Screenplay.
Grade: B+