In this episode of "Four Star Playhouse", Charles Boyer plays a somewhat atypical role compared to the other ones I've seen in the show. In most others, he plays incredibly sympathetic men--often guys who are lonely. However, here in "My Own Dear Dragon", he plays a man who is, at times, very unsympathetic and brusque--and about as unromantic as they come. Fortunately he's not all bad and the ending does redeem it a bit--so you'll need to force yourself to stick with this one .
Boyer plays John-- a very famous playwright and script doctor. He's a very busy guy and in great demand, so you understand, to a point, why he often is so brusque. However, even with his very young and beautiful wife, he often is short with her and she obviously loves him and works hard at the marriage. But, there is a limit to how much she can take--and she's nearing that point. To make things worse, she's written a play and he keeps putting her off when she asks him to read it. What happens when he finally does read it? See the show--I'd hate to spoil the surprise.
Although it is difficult to connect with and like John, fortunately it is possible by the end--and because of this, I do recommend you see this one. And, like usual, the acting is quite fine and the show well worth your time.
Boyer plays John-- a very famous playwright and script doctor. He's a very busy guy and in great demand, so you understand, to a point, why he often is so brusque. However, even with his very young and beautiful wife, he often is short with her and she obviously loves him and works hard at the marriage. But, there is a limit to how much she can take--and she's nearing that point. To make things worse, she's written a play and he keeps putting her off when she asks him to read it. What happens when he finally does read it? See the show--I'd hate to spoil the surprise.
Although it is difficult to connect with and like John, fortunately it is possible by the end--and because of this, I do recommend you see this one. And, like usual, the acting is quite fine and the show well worth your time.
