7/10
Behind Every Great Man is A....
17 January 2016
Warning: Spoilers
Well it's certainly not a great woman with morals, but stupendous ambition! I could not believe the lower ratings from review sites and almost did not watch. This was fascinating cinema eclipsing the rare talents of Edward G. Even having our dear Uncle Teddy chasing down Trust scoundrels to boot! The capture of many decades and stock footage enriched many scenes and the sets were scrumptious.

Perhaps "Home on the Range" will never sound the same and always in the wrong context. I was prepared for an onslaught but the final touch was sentimental. That good ol' Dementia is something to look forward to whilst obliterating memories of your miserable life and failures.

A few plot twists and unpredictable moments made for a great showcase of 1933 talent. I am not a big Francis fan but she showed a lot more range in her role as a talented, beautiful, vampy, confident and energetic opera singer.

Did I feel sorry for Hayden and his lost millions? Almost, he had such wonderful progressive intentions and deteriorated to dust in the end over a woman. How pitiful and he barely remembers her in his final moments.

I definitely recommend this to all Robinson, Francis, and TR fans. There is substantial dramatic as well as romantic action. And of course....revenge!
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