I am re-reviewing this film after watching both versions of the film.
I note that many prefer this version of the film, rather than the Rock Hudson/Jane Wyman version. I liked them both equally well, and each had its strengths and weaknesses.
One of the real weaknesses in this version, which is fixed in the 1954 version is the scene here were Taylor's compatriot falls into a sewer. This film is not about humor. It is about moral character and redemption. It was a totally inappropriate scene.
Irene Dunne is superb here. But Jane Wyman was superb in the remake. While Robert Taylor is not one of my particular favorites, he was a fine actor and made some great films; he was fine here. Rock Hudson was equally fine in the remake.
My advice is to savor the good aspects of both films, and both are available in the same Criterion package.
I note that many prefer this version of the film, rather than the Rock Hudson/Jane Wyman version. I liked them both equally well, and each had its strengths and weaknesses.
One of the real weaknesses in this version, which is fixed in the 1954 version is the scene here were Taylor's compatriot falls into a sewer. This film is not about humor. It is about moral character and redemption. It was a totally inappropriate scene.
Irene Dunne is superb here. But Jane Wyman was superb in the remake. While Robert Taylor is not one of my particular favorites, he was a fine actor and made some great films; he was fine here. Rock Hudson was equally fine in the remake.
My advice is to savor the good aspects of both films, and both are available in the same Criterion package.