Frank Borzage turned a noirish subject into an atmospheric romance. In some ways, this belongs to the sub-genre of noir headed by the beautiful "The Live By Night." Dane Clark was a handsome actor with a somewhat limited range but a brooding quality. He broods all over the place here.
Gail Russell was an attractive actress with haunting pale eyes. They are an interesting, though not always believable couple.
Ethel Barrymore is a bit grand to be Clark's backwoods grandma. Rex Ingram is not given a lot to do, though he has a central role. He maintains a noble bearing and that is what's called for.
The scene on a ferris wheel is memorable. The rest is good but I wish it were great.
Gail Russell was an attractive actress with haunting pale eyes. They are an interesting, though not always believable couple.
Ethel Barrymore is a bit grand to be Clark's backwoods grandma. Rex Ingram is not given a lot to do, though he has a central role. He maintains a noble bearing and that is what's called for.
The scene on a ferris wheel is memorable. The rest is good but I wish it were great.