Pete, a fisherman, and Philip, a lawyer, grew up together and are as close as brothers. Pete is in love with Kate, the publican's daughter, and wants to marry her but her father believes that Pete is not good enough for her. To prove himself worthy of Kate Pete sets off overseas to seek his fortune and Kate promises to wait for him. This promise is tested when Kate and Philip start to keep each other company and slowly begin to fall in love. They both are aware of the promise Kate made so are wary of progressing the relationship. Then a telegram arrives that both simplifies and complicates things.
A silent era romantic drama, directed by the great Alfred Hitchcock. He had not yet found his niche in thrillers - his silent era films cover a broad variety of genres, even comedies - so not too surprising to see him directing a romantic drama.
The film is quite interesting with an intriguing love triangle as the main plot line. Quite original and unpredictable as you don't know where the relationships and story will go. The ending is maybe a smidge unsatisfactory but it doesn't stop this from being solid effort from Hitchcock.
A silent era romantic drama, directed by the great Alfred Hitchcock. He had not yet found his niche in thrillers - his silent era films cover a broad variety of genres, even comedies - so not too surprising to see him directing a romantic drama.
The film is quite interesting with an intriguing love triangle as the main plot line. Quite original and unpredictable as you don't know where the relationships and story will go. The ending is maybe a smidge unsatisfactory but it doesn't stop this from being solid effort from Hitchcock.