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

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

Gabriel Service Sr.

Colin Clive

Colin Clive

Geoffrey Fielding

Benita Hume

Benita Hume

Mrs. Isobel Service

Phillips Holmes

Phillips Holmes

Michael 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.

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