Release Date: Aug 18, 1933 Wide
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Average Rating: 3.6/5
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John Ford directed this emotional drama, which was a considerable change of pace from the westerns and war pictures for which he was best known. Hannah Jessop (Henrietta Crosman) fears being abandoned by her son Jim (Norman Foster), and she doesn't approve of his romance with Mary Saunders (Marian Nixon). When Hannah discovers that Jim and Mary plan to wed, she sends her son off to fight in WWI, unaware that Mary is carrying his child. Jim is killed in combat just as Mary is giving birth, and
Aug 18, 1933 Wide
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Powerful anti-war drama, brilliantly atmospheric.
The wholesome film speaks volumes for Ford's talent, but the overwhelming sentimentality drowns it in false poignancy.
It's a different kind of film John Ford and it shows. He doesn't seem like he is comfortable with it and it shows. It's a real dull film.
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