A rarely shown, post war, bette davis film. But watch it for the fun supporting cast -- flo bates as mrs. Castle, woody herman and his band. Janis paige is tacky peggy, who puts her make-up on at the dinner table, and tries so hard. When a famous poet (b. Davis) meets a reluctant war hero (j.davis), they hit it off... kind of. They both seem to have issues keeping them from expressing their true feelings, but if they can face their own demons, they both might have a chance for love. As davis pointed out, the film censors wouldn't allow them to discuss the differences of the religions, so it wasn't as powerful as it might have been. Which is probably why they don't show it too often. Based on the novel by grace stone.... credited as ethel vance at the open. Directed by bretaigne windust, who died young at 54. Directed a couple films, and then some television. It's good... weaker premise than some of davis' plots, but it's watchable.
Review of Winter Meeting
