July 7, 2007
Brilliant. Wyler rules.
Walter Huston,
Ruth Chatterton,
Paul Lukas,
Mary Astor,
David Niven
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In this highly acclaimed adaptation of Sinclair Lewis's novel, Walter Huston plays Sam Dodsworth, a good-hearted, middle-aged man who runs an auto manufacturing firm. His wife Fran (Ruth Chatterton) i... read more
DVD Release Date: December 11, 2001
Stats: 107 reviews
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September 15, 2010Drama fans may enjoy this, but I wasn't into it. It was boring, I didn't care about the characters, and the story didn't interest me either. Other than that, the movie itself isn't bad.
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December 21, 2009What a great film. A forgotten film that I think everyone should see if they have not. Walter Huston is one of the great forgotten actors, and this performance was way ahead of its time. In 1936 for an actor to give such a real performance with such true emotion is amazing to wat... read more
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October 21, 2009Great Movie! A timeless film with a great script and flawless acting. Walter Huston is the King! The acting style and shots in the film are way ahead of their time. It may get a higher rating with more viewings. Great flix! See It! UPDATE: I was right.It only got better with a se... read more
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November 23, 2008this film is based on a sidney howard adaptation of the sinclair lewis novel. while it's mostly about a retired magnate and his restless wife, for me it's a great story about the perils of romantic folly. it also is a great testament to finding true love at an age where society... read more
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November 1, 2007Maybe I'm missing something, and I must be judging by the raves by the other reviewers, but I just couldn't get into this movie. Mostly it was the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Dodsworth. None of it gelled. I knew as soon as she accused David Niven of assaulting her, and Dods... read more
Critic Reviews
October 16, 2007
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
October 16, 2007
Elliott Stein, Village Voice
Huston is superb as the plainspoken Midwestern businessman whose blissful world falls apart. The film remains the most emotionally compelling of Wyler's career. Full Review
May 20, 2003
Frank S. Nugent, New York Times
The film version has done more than justice to Mr. Howard's play, converting a necessarily episodic tale, interrupted by fourteen curtains, into a smooth-flowing narrative of sustained interest, well-... Full Review
March 21, 2008
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The smoothly flowing film packs an emotional wallop thanks largely to the endearingly sympathetic performance of the straightforward Walter Huston. Full Review
February 22, 2008
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
In William Wyler's subtle, beautifully directed marital drama, Walter Huston gives a distinguished performance as an ultra-decent and honest all-American mogul; it's his phony wife, well-played by Rut... Full Review
August 13, 2005
Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Depressing drama
May 24, 2003
Film4
You may wish that caution had been thrown to the wind and it had been turned into a no-holds-barred comedy. Full Review
August 26, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Fine film version of the novel
August 3, 2002
Catherine Cantieri, Apollo Guide
Huston's flawless performance as Sam Dodsworth is the film's greatest joy. Full Review
January 1, 2000
TV Guide's Movie Guide
A film of maturity, intelligence, and understanding. Full Review
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