This is one of the simpler (and I don't mean that as an insult) David
Lean films, but it's beautiful none the less. Based on the play by
Harold Brighouse, but changed up somewhat for the screen, this film
stars Charles Laughton and (Sir) John Mills as two very different
'types' of Englishmen butting up against each other and earning the love
and respect due them. Sort of. Hobson's daughters figure into the mix in
a very interesting pre-feminist (this was 1880) way. This film has
excellent acting, a great story, and is beautifully directed by Lean
before he went 'mega'. Watch it with the whole family, you'll love it.
Lean films, but it's beautiful none the less. Based on the play by
Harold Brighouse, but changed up somewhat for the screen, this film
stars Charles Laughton and (Sir) John Mills as two very different
'types' of Englishmen butting up against each other and earning the love
and respect due them. Sort of. Hobson's daughters figure into the mix in
a very interesting pre-feminist (this was 1880) way. This film has
excellent acting, a great story, and is beautifully directed by Lean
before he went 'mega'. Watch it with the whole family, you'll love it.