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Well directed by the always superlative William Wyler, this gem from the Sinclair Lewis novel follows the eminently successful auto magnate Dodsworth as he cashes out, retires, and follows his wife's wish to live as they never could before, by going to Europe for "adventure" while she is still young. It seems Mrs. Dodsworth is feeling the not-s0-subtle approach of old age and needs to feel some emotional thrills before she permanently settles down in their small hometown.
What distinguishes this fairly common story are the marvelous portrayals of these familiar characters. Walter Huston portrays the towering central figure with matchless power, dignity, and forbearance. Ruth Chatterton sufficiently is attractive, in a slightly downhill trajectory, and interesting enough NOT to make the viewer wonder what he once saw in her.
The supporting cast also is terrific, with Mary Astor as beautiful as any actress possibly could be and the very young David Niven and John Payne also looking far more dashing than any current actors.
Beware: this is the kind of "adult" film which Hollywood seems incapable of creating anymore. There's not a murder, fist-fight, or scandalous sex or nude scene.
Huston, Chatterton, and Astor all deserved Oscars.
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Topic - "Dodsworth:" a film that should make everyone's top 50. - tinear 04:48:11 01/23/08 (3)
- RE: "Dodsworth:" a film that should make everyone's top 50. - patrickU 07:28:21 01/23/08 (2)
- And my neurons... - tinear 08:51:57 01/23/08 (1)
- RE: And my neurons... - patrickU 09:11:45 01/23/08 (0)
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