So Well Remembered (1947)

On the day that World War II ends in Europe, Mayor George Boswell recalls events of the previous 25 years in his home town of Browdley. As councilman and newspaper editor George has fought ... See full summary »

Director:

Edward Dmytryk

Writers:

James Hilton (novel), John Paxton (screenplay)

Stars:

John Mills, Martha Scott, Patricia Roc

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Mills	...	George Boswell
Martha Scott	...	Olivia
Patricia Roc	...	Julie Morgan
Trevor Howard	...	Dr. Richard Whiteside
Richard Carlson	...	Charles Winslow / Charles Winslow Sr.
Reginald Tate	...	Trevor Mangin
Beatrice Varley	...	Annie
Frederick Leister	...	John Channing
Ivor Barnard	...	Spivey
Julian D'Albie	...	Wetherall
Juliet Mills	...	Young Julie
Roddy Hughes	...	Chief Librarian
John Turnbull	...	Morris
Lyonel Watts	...	Mayor
Kathleen Boutall	...	Woman

Storyline

On the day that World War II ends in Europe, Mayor George Boswell recalls events of the previous 25 years in his home town of Browdley. As councilman and newspaper editor George has fought hard to better working and living conditions in the bleak Lancashire mill town. As a young man he meets and marries Olivia Channing, whose father was jailed in a scandal involving the mill he owned. Olivia is ambitious and manages to guide George within striking distance of a seat in Parliament. But an outbreak of diphtheria changes George's outlook, and his and Olivia's lives change forever.

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Plot Keywords:

mill | marriage | mayor | newspaper | parliament | 

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Taglines:

One of the screen's greatest dramas of love and human conflict (original poster)

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1949 (Austria)

Also Known As:

Unvergessene Jahre

Filming Locations:

Denham Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Productions Ltd., RKO Radio British Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film was thought to be lost and forgotten but has recently been rediscovered (Sept 2004).

User Reviews

A Re-Discovered Masterpiece

First of all let me tell you that the copy I watched on video is produced by Hectic House Records and sold in the town of Macclesfield, England, - the location at which the movie was shot. Bear in mind that this film has recently been re-discovered, owned by a private collector. The production is in Sepia (that sort of brownish/greenish effect that is neither colour or black and white). The quality of sound is absolutely appalling. Even using a high quality video/TV/separate powered speakers a lot of patience and forgiveness is required by the viewer.

Now on to the movie. What can I say? It is an absolute gem. John Mills' portrayal of George Boswell is almost reminiscent of his performance as Willy Mossop in "Hobson's Choice" (although dare I say even better). Trevor Howard once again plays a doctor (recalling "Brief Encounter"), except this time a sullen, often drunken character; but nevertheless a highly moralistic and commendable Dr. Richard Whiteside. Martha Scott's performance as Olivia Channing reminds males of all ages how it is always possible for a weeping, vulnerable pretty young woman can be a devil in disguise! Great performances from the rest of the cast, including a 'natural' performance from Hayley Mills as baby Julie.

Macclesfield as a Town has changed considerably since 1947; in fact it's one of the wealthiest areas of the whole of the UK in 2004. But scenes in "So Well Remembered" do remain recognisable.

This movie deserves a complete make-over as it is so outstandingly good.