Always Goodbye (1938)

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Sidney Lanfield

Writers:

Douglas Z. Doty (story)
Gilbert Emery (story)

Release Date:

1 July 1938 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

A WOMAN IN LOVE . . . and her valiant struggle to win the happiness that is her woman's right . . . knowing she must choose forever between the man of her heart and the son she can never claim for her own! Drama fired with inspired performances . . . and the star of "Stella Dallas" at her greatest !

Plot Keywords:

Remake | Beautiful Woman

Cast

Barbara Stanwyck	...	Margot Weston
Herbert Marshall	...	Jim Howard
Ian Hunter	...	Phillip Marshall
Cesar Romero	...	Count Giovanni 'Gino' Corini
Lynn Bari	...	Jessica Reid
Binnie Barnes	...	Harriet Martin
Johnny Russell	...	Roddy Weston Marshall (as John Russell)
Mary Forbes	...	Aunt Martha Marshall
Albert Conti	...	Modiste Benoit
Marcelle Corday	...	Nurse
Franklin Pangborn	...	Bicycle Salesman
Ben Welden	...	Taxi Driver
Eddie Conrad	...	Barber

Runtime:

75 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording) | Mono

Certification:

Finland:K-16

Company:

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

Movie Connections:

Remake of Gallant Lady (1933)

Another fine Stanwyck turnout

It's a touching tale that begins with a tragedy and the harsh realities of life in which Margo, played by Barbara Stanwyck, has to give up her child. Life goes on and she finds fulfilment in a career and a new love but there are some unexpected twists and turns ahead for her.

I'm so pleased to discover this movie; didn't know about it until today and it's a real treat to follow the careers of these stars. Ian Hunter was just out of his King Richard role in "The Adventures of Robin Hood," and shortly to make "The Sisters" and "The Little Princess." For a change he's been given a more prominent part to play here, which is nice as I considered him quite a good actor not given enough opportunities to 'shine' in dramatic roles.

One sees a younger Herbert Marshall before several great roles in the years ahead, always with that fine sounding, quality voice so memorable in many films, particularly in "The Razor's Edge." A very young Cesar Romero is amusing as the Count (not sure if he really is one though) and never hesitates to charm any woman within two feet of him! It keeps him rather busy, flitting from flower to flower, but such are his ways. He also has a chance to demonstrate his beautiful dancing skills as he was a professional early on in his career. Ms Stanwyck never seems to change much over the years in her beauty and acting talent.

This is a very human drama that time does not alter. I'd like to buy the video one day if ever it's available.