Roland Reed, who edited this movie, went on to become a successful TV producer, churning out shows like My Little Margie and Racket Squad. (Reed leased Hal Roach Studios' facilities for his shows)
Vivian Tobin has an oddly abrupt way of leaving a room. In any case, props to her. Her acting career was short but her life was long, having lived to the ripe age of 100.
Interesting how the technical crew, producers etc come first and then the actors. I like when they show you pictures of the actors. I wish they would do it now in movies. Sometimes they are so heavily made up you aren't sure who is who!
I loved this right from the beginning! The lady playing the main character is amazing! Great movie and I'm so grateful. Dialogue excellent, too. Thanks so much.
On "stilted" acting. Many actors in early films were originally fine stage actors and couldn't get a handle on the small, economy of movement necessary in films. Onstage, it is exaggerated, larger, appearing the same in the 1st and 25th rows, so well crafted. The fast pace of filming, reacting to an unfamiliar camera and angles, the necessary physical adjustments while acting often ended in appearing "wooden" on film.
The world could never accuse Cora Sue Collins of making a wrong decision when she retired from acting at the age of just 16. A studio executive promised her a role she wanted, but only under 1 certain condition. (It was the sort of condition which nobody in their right mind would like to talk about!) She was 7 when she co-starred in this movie. On April 19th of this year, she turned 97.
The best thing about this film is the children. Dickie Moore of course was pretty famous as a child and teen actor, but Cora Sue Collins steals the show easily. As far as I can tell, she's still alive at 95 years old! But Vivian Tobin - her acting really stands out from almost everyone else's here. Though she was born in New York City, her inflections and tone are very odd, possibly due in part to the dialogue and directing.
Stilted acting all across the board. Paul Fix turned out to be a good actor in the years to come. vivian Tobin is interesting in her odd way, her older sister, Genvieve, more so. Harold Huber is always fun. And old lady Sarah Edwards was soon relegated to uncredited roles, but was always fun, as in Donna Reed's mother in It's a Wonderful Life.
It's my understanding, many actors in early films were originally fine stage actors and couldn't get a handle on small, economy of movement (exaggerated on stage, everything larger, and so well executed, they could see it in the 1st and 30th row and it appeared normal), camera angles and no audience to play to; the fast pace of filming, and unfamiliar physical adjustments while acting resulted in many appearing "wooden" on film.
I wrote the comment below before I watched the whole movie. An addendum: it stank. Ridiculously stilted. Except maybe for Harold Huber. Otherwise bad all the way through. And vaguely mesmerizing because of that.
Good film with probably good intentions; but, in my opinion, its emphasis was weighed more heavily on emotions, and the "David vs Goliath" scenario as opposed to any realistic application both in its treatment of the mother in law (stereotyped) and the reality of black letter law (way over the top). The audience of 1934, of course, was not as (ahem) discerning (educated).
That "problem" is universal in all comments sections I've visited. I thought maybe if a second person did a thumbs down, it would then register, but it doesn't. Why even offer it, right? While we're on the subject, I've reported profane, hateful speech, and even though it disappears at first, it magically reappears later. Why offer that "service," either?
What a beautifull story. How talented those children were. I enjoyed it all the way. Thank u.
Paul Fix is best known to TV viewers as Marshal Micah Torrance on The Rifleman.
Love these early melodramas! It's like a trip back into the past.
Great old classics you have bless you for sharing ! Fr. Canada ❤🎉
As a Harold Huber fan I appreciate being able to see this film for the first time!
Just want to SHOUT OUT that I appreciate YOU for posting all of these old treasures. Keep it up I personally anxiously await MORE!
Roland Reed, who edited this movie, went on to become a successful TV producer, churning out shows like My Little Margie and Racket Squad. (Reed leased Hal Roach Studios' facilities for his shows)
Thank you for sharing,with all the fans of old B&W classics you'll never no how great it is to see them ,sometimes more than once!!!
Vivian Tobin has an oddly abrupt way of leaving a room. In any case, props to her. Her acting career was short but her life was long, having lived to the ripe age of 100.
She's much easier to deal with than her sister Genevieve Tobin (1899-1995), who had strange eyes and an acidic manner.
A good story. Enjoyed it.
Interesting how the technical crew, producers etc come first and then the actors. I like when they show you pictures of the actors. I wish they would do it now in movies. Sometimes they are so heavily made up you aren't sure who is who!
Thanks for a new to me oldie.
I loved this right from the beginning! The lady playing the main character is amazing! Great movie and I'm so grateful. Dialogue excellent, too. Thanks so much.
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Good movie ..thanks for the share!
On "stilted" acting. Many actors in early films were originally fine stage actors and couldn't get a handle on the small, economy of movement necessary in films. Onstage, it is exaggerated, larger, appearing the same in the 1st and 25th rows, so well crafted. The fast pace of filming, reacting to an unfamiliar camera and angles, the necessary physical adjustments while acting often ended in appearing "wooden" on film.
I thought the old woman who had the daycare was smooth. And the little girl on the teeter-totter said her lines great.
The world could never accuse Cora Sue Collins of making a wrong decision when she retired
from acting at the age of just 16. A studio executive promised her a role she wanted, but only
under 1 certain condition. (It was the sort of condition which nobody in their right mind would
like to talk about!) She was 7 when she co-starred in this movie. On April 19th of this year, she
turned 97.
That was a sweet story 💜💜💜
such good film thanks for sharing pitty about the foul talk
Oh! What a nice story:)
Another film I absolutely loved! Thank you for uploading! 🙌🙌🙌
Decades later little Dickie Moore married Jane Powell
What an amazing film.
Paul Fix was the sheriff on the Rifleman
Cute movie 🎬 🎞 🎥
Harold Huber was shot to death in the first Thin Man movie in 1934 and was shot and dies in this 1934 movie. The year 1934 just wasn't his year.
فلم اكثرمن رائع شكراًجزيلاً
Didnt expect subtitles i didnt think they had the back then
That was a sweet movie. Thank you for posting it.
The best thing about this film is the children. Dickie Moore of course was pretty famous as a child and teen actor, but Cora Sue Collins steals the show easily. As far as I can tell, she's still alive at 95 years old! But Vivian Tobin - her acting really stands out from almost everyone else's here. Though she was born in New York City, her inflections and tone are very odd, possibly due in part to the dialogue and directing.
Thanks
Excellent !!!
Aww, this was sweet.
This film is worth a million dollars of love. 🇬🇧 57:58
I don't believe in the death penalty but I do believe in Karma and I hope the grand mother's Karma is severe.
Cute movie
A very good movie
What a hateful grandmother! Bad! Don't worry, the ending is great!
Leave it to the court to make a stupid custody decision.
‘Hiya Toots’
Hahaha
"I'll write you every week!" "Don't you dare, unless you need money." say wh-a-t ? vs, " I would love that, unless you need money." ha, ha
Corny, but I like corn;)
A great deal of acting reminicent of the silent films: a hold-over
Stilted acting all across the board. Paul Fix turned out to be a good actor in the years to come. vivian Tobin is interesting in her odd way, her older sister, Genvieve, more so. Harold Huber is always fun. And old lady Sarah Edwards was soon relegated to uncredited roles, but was always fun, as in Donna Reed's mother in It's a Wonderful Life.
It's my understanding, many actors in early films were originally fine stage actors and couldn't get a handle on small, economy of movement (exaggerated on stage, everything larger, and so well executed, they could see it in the 1st and 30th row and it appeared normal), camera angles and no audience to play to; the fast pace of filming, and unfamiliar physical adjustments while acting resulted in many appearing "wooden" on film.
So that is a killer right hook - ha,ha.
I wrote the comment below before I watched the whole movie. An addendum: it stank. Ridiculously stilted. Except maybe for Harold Huber. Otherwise bad all the way through. And vaguely mesmerizing because of that.
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I guess God is on Biden's side after all.
Oh no! A trump-et blower! Get ye back to the dark world where hell awaits ye.
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@@joealp8196 amen! 🌹thank you Lord! 🌹
Good film with probably good intentions; but, in my opinion, its emphasis was weighed more heavily on emotions, and the "David vs Goliath" scenario as opposed to any realistic application both in its treatment of the mother in law (stereotyped) and the reality of black letter law (way over the top). The audience of 1934, of course, was not as (ahem) discerning (educated).
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why even post anything with that Alpha watermark on it
It's about what copies an uploader can find. Plus it's free so don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
So I guess I will have to watch my print without the watermark. I do not upload here though.
Then WTF are you complaining about?
To each their own.
to each his or her own--grammar, grammar!
Ha funny drawn on eyebrows..what a funny show.
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2 thumbs down
I have asked it before and I will probably ask it again until I get an answer. Why don't the thumbs down at the personal comment sections register?
I have noticed that too. I just thumbed down and it did turn blue but did not make a #1. Let me know if you get the answer about it.
That "problem" is universal in all comments sections I've visited. I thought maybe if a second person did a thumbs down, it would then register, but it doesn't. Why even offer it, right? While we're on the subject, I've reported profane, hateful speech, and even though it disappears at first, it magically reappears later. Why offer that "service," either?
RUclips used to have a rating system that removed comments if they received enough negative strikes.
oops. you know the movie sucks when the poster doesn't bother with even a movie synopsis. lol. yep. see ya
It was a great movie. Who needs a synopsis? Just watch and find out what happens. Spoilt brat.
It was great