tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post7597050216323206726..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Fabulous Films of the 1940s Blogathon: Let Right Be Done in "The Winslow Boy"Rick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-23734155254550090452013-03-02T10:38:15.999-05:002013-03-02T10:38:15.999-05:00Beautifully written piece on a film I haven't ...Beautifully written piece on a film I haven't seen. Never fails the Cafe is well over my head in classic circles. Winslow is now on my "must watch" list. <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-66663350919682123132013-02-26T11:28:20.551-05:002013-02-26T11:28:20.551-05:00I'm late with this one, Rick, but then I'v...I'm late with this one, Rick, but then I've been late with everything these days! I think this is a wonderful film, and agree with your assessment of the main actors. Donat's performance is perfection, and it is one of my favorites of his too. I remember first seeing Margaret Leighton in 7 Women when I was young, and I've watched for her ever since. And Cedric Hardwicke always makes any film better -- his voice alone can do it! I know that my favorite part of The War of the Worlds is his wonderful prologue about the planets and the touching epilogue of the movie. Good review, Rick.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-91735562078917148012013-02-25T10:04:26.426-05:002013-02-25T10:04:26.426-05:00Sorry it took so long for me to get to this. I'...Sorry it took so long for me to get to this. I've seen the terrific 1991 version but need to seek this one out. Thank you for selecting this!Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-25989931608205231022013-02-24T20:17:18.839-05:002013-02-24T20:17:18.839-05:00Thanks everyone for the thoughtful comments! Kevin...Thanks everyone for the thoughtful comments! Kevin, indeed "the material is so good, it's almost impossible to screw up." But that said, the cast is truly stellar. I haven't seen Margaret Leighton in a lot of films, but also thought she was quite good in THE BEST MAN.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-68564071418846816602013-02-24T16:18:38.645-05:002013-02-24T16:18:38.645-05:00I really need to catch up with this once since I a...I really need to catch up with this once since I always enjoy Robert Donat. He was one of the best at playing intelligent, well-spoken characters. Thanks for an intriguing review.Aubynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446079492480611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-40514496529349650422013-02-24T09:27:46.418-05:002013-02-24T09:27:46.418-05:00I have never seen this movie and now I must! Your ...I have never seen this movie and now I must! Your great review has piqued my curiousity. Thanks for helping me discover a new "Must see" movie!Gilby37https://www.blogger.com/profile/12559239743969365425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-11822879654493029792013-02-24T02:40:35.314-05:002013-02-24T02:40:35.314-05:00I love classic movies! The first movie (with Rober...I love classic movies! The first movie (with Robert Donat) that I saw was Goodbye Mr. Chips. Truth to tell, this is the first time I've read a proper description of this movie I only knew by its title. Thanks for posting! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-4466925841499602572013-02-23T13:39:23.904-05:002013-02-23T13:39:23.904-05:00I'm another one who's seen the BBC remake ...I'm another one who's seen the BBC remake but haven't seen this version. It looks terrific - especially with that cast!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-89785137680315984352013-02-23T13:39:12.051-05:002013-02-23T13:39:12.051-05:00Rick,
I haven't seen this film.
Robert Donat ...Rick,<br />I haven't seen this film. <br />Robert Donat in a powdered wig, egotistical lawyers, then a lawsuit. I'm sorry that I haven't. <br /><br />Your review left me feeling like I'm missing out on yet a good film. So glad you reviewed it with your honest review.<br /><br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-67229734941017546672013-02-23T04:53:46.652-05:002013-02-23T04:53:46.652-05:00I've seen this on stage in the past and have d...I've seen this on stage in the past and have definitely seen at least one of the later film adaptations, possibly the 1989 BBC one, but don't think I've ever seen this film. I do like Robert Donat in particular so will have to make sure to catch up with it. A fine review. Judyhttp://movieclassics.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-53488499715349606852013-02-23T03:16:15.641-05:002013-02-23T03:16:15.641-05:00Never seen this, but it sounds like an intriguing ...Never seen this, but it sounds like an intriguing story. Cedric Hardwicke was such a good actor, it's good to know from time to time he was given bigger opportunities to shine.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-57959347117504832082013-02-23T01:47:50.848-05:002013-02-23T01:47:50.848-05:00Rick, reading a post on a British film from the 40...Rick, reading a post on a British film from the 40s made a pleasant change, and I'm glad you picked one that isn't so well known. I don't know if this is my favorite Donat performance--he's always so good, it would be hard for me to pick one performance over another. But he is very affecting here--controlled, with a sense of inner quiet, and seeming somehow very wise. I'm not that familiar with Margaret Leighton, but she also made a strong and positive impression on me. I've seen performances where she's almost too intense, and here she seemed more relaxed. I've seen the later remake too, and I recall that unlike the Donat verion it seemed to emphasize the obsessiveness of the father and the ruinous consequences of the trial on the family.R. D. Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045080274131718843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-8803026865612126142013-02-23T00:20:36.497-05:002013-02-23T00:20:36.497-05:00Rick, I haven't seen this version, though I di...Rick, I haven't seen this version, though I did see the 1999 adaptation on TV a few years ago. Having read your take on the original, and being a fan of Robert Donat and Margaret Leighton, it's now on my "find and watch" list. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-20295345197263526482013-02-22T20:22:18.519-05:002013-02-22T20:22:18.519-05:00I have sort of avoided this film because it didn&#...I have sort of avoided this film because it didn't seem very interesting to me. But, now that I've read your review, I want to see it! This event has certainly highlighted a lot of interesting films.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-51866930311230328552013-02-22T17:01:54.453-05:002013-02-22T17:01:54.453-05:00Have not seen this Rick, but Donat is such a charm...Have not seen this Rick, but Donat is such a charming actor that he alone would make it worth catching. Well done! John/24Frameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719659042858962026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-91468245483995494472013-02-22T14:15:29.152-05:002013-02-22T14:15:29.152-05:00My favorite Robert Donat performance as well and I...My favorite Robert Donat performance as well and I like him in everything. A great movie and the 1991 version is also very good. The material is so good, it's almost impossible to screw up. Hopefully your post will lead some readers to this terrific movie. Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-83159729939421099492013-02-22T13:57:02.183-05:002013-02-22T13:57:02.183-05:00Wonderful review Rick, I have never heard of this ...Wonderful review Rick, I have never heard of this film, but.. the story sounds like a wonderful drama..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-50705325331186845262013-02-22T12:15:16.208-05:002013-02-22T12:15:16.208-05:00Let right be done! I love "The Winslow Boy&qu...Let right be done! I love "The Winslow Boy" and most particularly for the three outstanding performances you have spotlighted. It also charmed me in that we don't see the verdict but rather hear it proclaimed from the streets, then announced from the maid who was the only family member present, and finally the judicial statement is read to the father and daughter by Sir Robert, who knew they would want to hear it.<br /><br />I was very pleased to see the 1991 version hold up well, too. I have not seen either Eric Porter or Gordon Jackson's versions but would love to do so, if given the opportunity, for their roles as Soames and Hudson have endeared both actors into my heart as well. <br /><br />Impeccably done, Rick, and a perfect selection for Fabulous Films of the 1940s!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-87280685324331020542013-02-22T11:25:29.368-05:002013-02-22T11:25:29.368-05:00Excellent piece, Rick. A great story, and though ...Excellent piece, Rick. A great story, and though I regret I've never seen this version, like Jeff, I've seen the 1991 remake. Your compelling post makes me want to see Robert Donat, so talented in every movie he appeared.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-66487646465341847672013-02-22T09:21:45.163-05:002013-02-22T09:21:45.163-05:00Nicely done, Rick! I haven't seen this version...Nicely done, Rick! I haven't seen this version of the story (in fact, I wasn't aware there WAS an earlier version, though I should have assumed so). I have seen the 1991 Mamet remake with Jeremy Northam as Sir Robert, and very much enjoyed it. I will seek out this version someday for sure.Jeff Flugelhttp://thestalkingmoon.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-56964572512436937862013-02-22T08:42:10.223-05:002013-02-22T08:42:10.223-05:00Marvelous! You gave voice to the many reasons tha...Marvelous! You gave voice to the many reasons that make "The Winslow Boy" my favourite courtroom drama. A wonderful look at an enthralling movie.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com