Sir Hubert Ware is an unscrupulous businessman and philanderer, when his creditors reach the end of their patience with him, he provides the name of his wealthy brother in law, Eustace as Guarantor, not long after Ware is accused of his murder.
Definitely a pot boiler, I imagine it would have been something of a crowd pleaser back in 1938.
It doesn't break any new ground, and some of the dialogue is very drawn out, but I'd say there's enough here to keep you entertained.
Made way back in 1938, it looks pretty good, and for the time it doesn't have a heap of static scenes, there is some imagination on the production. The acting for the most part is rather good.
I wonder if Hubert would have been something of a shocking character at the time, a day where decency and morals were perhaps top of many agendas.
There is no denying that Clive Brook is entertaining as Sir Hubert, he plays the part with a degree of flamboyance, he really does have a bit of presence. Jane Baxter is very good in support.
Look out for a young John Laurie, pre Dad's Army days, definitely entertaining on the stand as Hanson.
It's watchable, 6/10.
Definitely a pot boiler, I imagine it would have been something of a crowd pleaser back in 1938.
It doesn't break any new ground, and some of the dialogue is very drawn out, but I'd say there's enough here to keep you entertained.
Made way back in 1938, it looks pretty good, and for the time it doesn't have a heap of static scenes, there is some imagination on the production. The acting for the most part is rather good.
I wonder if Hubert would have been something of a shocking character at the time, a day where decency and morals were perhaps top of many agendas.
There is no denying that Clive Brook is entertaining as Sir Hubert, he plays the part with a degree of flamboyance, he really does have a bit of presence. Jane Baxter is very good in support.
Look out for a young John Laurie, pre Dad's Army days, definitely entertaining on the stand as Hanson.
It's watchable, 6/10.