Zoe Akins, Dorothy Arzner's favorite screenwriter in the pre-code days, adapts a Henry James story about two old lovers who meet many years later and the budding romance of her daughter and his nephew. George Sanders and Constance Cummings are perfect as the older couple and Robert Vaughn -- a very young Robert Vaughn -- is his usual, believable stiff-necked self. Long-time director John Brahm directs this piece surely and I have to award kudos for all hands.
I must admit to not enjoying this piece very much, but that is largely due to the source material. I take little pleasure in James' fascination in showing the flaws of his class -- even his own brother called him a bore. Also the snapper ending is pretty well figured in advance. George Sanders, giving a typically graceful performance as he did so often, is the real reason to see this piece.
I must admit to not enjoying this piece very much, but that is largely due to the source material. I take little pleasure in James' fascination in showing the flaws of his class -- even his own brother called him a bore. Also the snapper ending is pretty well figured in advance. George Sanders, giving a typically graceful performance as he did so often, is the real reason to see this piece.