Henry Hobson is a successful bootmaker and tyrannical widower of three daughters. The girls each want to leave their father by getting married, but Henry refuses as marriage traditions require him to pay out settlements.
In the opinion of Daniel Etherington of Channel 4, the "character interactions between the couple and the old bugger of a dad are fascinating, funny and moving." His verdict is, "Displays the Lean mark of quality and sterling work from its leads. A gem." The real stand out is, of course, Charles Laughton, who had been a master actor for decades. But David Lean really brings out the best in actors. While perhaps better known for his epics, he does a fine job here on a smaller scale of human interaction.
In the opinion of Daniel Etherington of Channel 4, the "character interactions between the couple and the old bugger of a dad are fascinating, funny and moving." His verdict is, "Displays the Lean mark of quality and sterling work from its leads. A gem." The real stand out is, of course, Charles Laughton, who had been a master actor for decades. But David Lean really brings out the best in actors. While perhaps better known for his epics, he does a fine job here on a smaller scale of human interaction.