And I think that's what many viewers pass their ultimate judgment on - what they think the movie is about.
The actual movie, though, falls far short. Let me count the ways.
It's pace, if there is one, is glacial.
Olaf, for most of the movie is beyond shy and retiring, he's border line retarded.
The minister hates Inge with a passion, then does a 180, decides he loves the girl, based on....what? Seeing her work hard in the corn field? The neighbors raise $7,000 and give it to Olaf so Olaf can keep his farm? No, to keep his neighbor's farm, which he bought without any money. When his 'bid' was the highest, all the banker lets the other bidders, the ones with real money, take off, despite knowing that Olaf does have anywhere near enough money.
On the other hand, viewers were fortunate enough to see what was probably the prettiest immigrant girl who came across the ocean. Lucky Olaf.
The general concept could have resulted in a really sweet movie - the actual story line was thread bear.
The actual movie, though, falls far short. Let me count the ways.
It's pace, if there is one, is glacial.
Olaf, for most of the movie is beyond shy and retiring, he's border line retarded.
The minister hates Inge with a passion, then does a 180, decides he loves the girl, based on....what? Seeing her work hard in the corn field? The neighbors raise $7,000 and give it to Olaf so Olaf can keep his farm? No, to keep his neighbor's farm, which he bought without any money. When his 'bid' was the highest, all the banker lets the other bidders, the ones with real money, take off, despite knowing that Olaf does have anywhere near enough money.
On the other hand, viewers were fortunate enough to see what was probably the prettiest immigrant girl who came across the ocean. Lucky Olaf.
The general concept could have resulted in a really sweet movie - the actual story line was thread bear.