Looking Forward

Looking Forward

28/4/1933 1h 22m 6.2/10

Overview

Depression Era story set in London about a wealthy shop owner who goes bankrupt and is forced to fire his faithful staff.

Director

Clarence Brown

Top Billed Cast

Elizabeth Allan

Elizabeth Allan

Caroline Service

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Tim Benton

Colin Clive

Colin Clive

Geoffrey Fielding

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

Gabriel Service Sr.

Phillips Holmes

Phillips Holmes

Michael Service

Benita Hume

Benita Hume

Mrs. Isobel Service

Reviews

barrymost

9/28/2019

6/10

A good Depression-era story set in London, concerning two men, one who was sacked from his job due to his lack of advancement in 40 years, and the other, the owner of the firm, who's desperate and ready to sell out. To some, the story may seem simplistic and/or contrived, but I thought it was an enjoyable, simple tale. It's nice every now and then to sit down and watch something with a happy ending. An interesting performance is contributed by Benita Hume, who was married to Ronald Colman. Interestingly enough, as the story takes place in England, nearly the entire cast is British. All except for the person in the lead role: Philadelphia-born Lionel Barrymore! Would I recommend? Yes, to those who don't mind something that is enjoyably laid-back and old-fashioned.

Similar Movies

Imagine Me & You

7.6

Imagine Me & You

2006

It's a Wonderful Life

8.3

It's a Wonderful Life

1946

Bridget Jones's Diary

6.7

Bridget Jones's Diary

2001

Finding Neverland

7.3

Finding Neverland

2004

We Shall Overcome

7.2

We Shall Overcome

2006

The Grapes of Wrath

7.8

The Grapes of Wrath

1940

Breakfast on Pluto

7.2

Breakfast on Pluto

2005

Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl

6.9

Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl

1919

American Madness

6.8

American Madness

1932