Way Down East

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Audience Member Gee, nobody seems to love this movie as much as I do! The film suffers, I think, from the pitfalls of being a remake of a beloved 1920s classic. Viewing with a fresh eye, however, the story delivers in a more contemporary manner than its predecessor. Only around 80 mins, one has to wade a little through the setup, which is conventional 1930s and a mundane score. That said, as the story starts to really roll, the acting flows pleasantly, convincingly and with reflective irony. Hudson, as the misunderstood ingenue, is thoroughly convincing and sympathetic. Fonda shines in a supporting role though this was only his second film. Shame and "political correctness" rule the day and ruin the lives of those who dare transgress! NOT A FAR CRY FROM THE SORTS OF PRESSURES MANY EXPERIENCE TODAY! But forgiveness, and the nobility of the human spirit, prevail. There are moments when my heart sinks, which make the emotional rebound later on all the more satisfying. Watch with an innocent eye, please. *There are scenes with Margaret Hamilton that MUST'VE been used as a model for the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz...you decide!!! :) Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member good remake of a 1920 silent pic from dw griffith Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Old story of a fallen woman trying to start anew until gossip leads to near tragedy. Nothing special but professionally done with a very young Henry Fonda, in only his second film, earnest as the son and wonderful character actresses Spring Byington and Margaret Hamilton as a warm and understanding mother and a troublemaker respectively. The big ice floe finale doesn't hold a candle to the Lillian Gish classic original. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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