Dodsworth
Dodsworth

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A bittersweet tale of the increasing estrangement of a retired automobile tycoon and his wife. Increasingly obsessed with maintaining an appearance of youth, she falls in with a crowd of frivolous socialites during their "second honeymoon" European vacation. He, in turn, meets a woman who is everything she is not: self-assured, self-confident, and able to take care of herself.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Dodsworth:

Walter Huston
Ruth Chatterton
Paul Lukas
Mary Astor
David Niven
Gregory Gaye

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A bittersweet tale of the increasing estrangement of a retired automobile tycoon and his wife. Increasingly obsessed with maintaining an appearance of youth, she falls in with a crowd of frivolous socialites during their "second honeymoon" European vacation. He, in turn, meets a woman who is everything she is not: self-assured, self-confident, and able to take care of herself.

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EmanuelLevy.Com - 8/10 by Emanuel LevyIn William Wyler's subtle, beautifully directed marital drama, Walter Huston gives a distinguished performance as an ultra-decent and honest all-American mogul; it's his phony wife, well-played by Ruth Chatterton, who's the Ugly American Abroad.
New York Times - 8/10 by Frank S. NugentThe film version has done more than justice to Mr. Howard's play, converting a necessarily episodic tale, interrupted by fourteen curtains, into a smooth-flowing narrative of sustained interest, well-defined performance and good talk.
CinePassion - 6/10 by Fernando F. Croce'The old triangle stuff' with a new rigor of scrutiny, that's William Wyler on Sinclair Lewis
Chicago Reader - 0/10 by Dave KehrBy far the most sensitive, restrained, and effective piece of direction Wyler ever turned in, the film achieves a measure of greatness through the dignity and depth of Huston's superb interpretation of the plainspoken Yankee.
User Review - 10/10 by Sarah Gi love this movie. favorite quote, "love s gotta stop somewhere short of suicide"
User Review - 10/10 by Justin BFabulous acting, Walter Huston is wonderful as a Man facing a disintegrating marriage and finally finding affection elsewhere. His wife is delightfully foolish and gets her come uppance! Look ou for maria ouspenskaya as one (yes one) of her suitors Mother!
User Review - 10/10 by Jean HRarely do we see a film these days from Hollywood about middle aged characters actually played by middle aged actors with realistic storylines dealing with problems of this particular group and their disintegrating relationships. A film devoid of any teenage characters whose sole purpose at times is to draw them into a film only to ensure some financial success from the box office receipts of this demographic group. "Dodsworth" from director William Wyler (Jezebel, Wuthering Heights, Ben-Hur) is one of those films about grownups for grownups. It knows what it wants to be and goes for it. It is a film that still resonates with today's mature audiences because, among other things, of its honesty and reality based themes. Based on a Sinclair Lewis novel, which was also adapted into a stage play, the film is about Sam Dodsworth (Walter Huston), a successful businessman who had just sold his automobile company at the urging of his wife Fran (Ruth Chatterton). Both go on an extended holiday in Europe. While Sam finds Europe to be boring, Fran sees it as a land of sophisticates quite different from the American mid-westerners she has been around with most of her life. Being a few years younger than Sam, she aspires to enjoy Europe for a while and be a part of its high society. As she attracts other men during this trip, it puts a strain and a serious challenge to their relationship and marriage as Sam seeks solace with another sympathetic woman (Mary Astor). "Dodsworth" received seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Huston), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Maria Oupenskaya), Best Screenplay (Sidney Howard) and Best Sound. Its sole Oscar win went to Richard Day for Best Interior Decoration. Walter Huston is very impressive as he exudes a commanding presence. He portrays Sam Dodsworth as an unwavering and gentle businessman, husband and family man with a quiet dignity. The New York Film Critics Circle Award named Huston "Best Actor" that year. At the same time, Ruth Chatterton brings depth to her character despite one that is primarily written as a selfish and vain person. Through her portrayal, she conveys her character's frustrations and not just the anger and hatred towards her motivations. "Dodsworth" remains smart, sophisticated and absorbing today as it was 60 years ago. It's stature as one of the greatest films of the 1930's holds up due to its unsentimental approach, impeccable performances and intelligent writing.
User Review - 10/10 by Oliver KA true masterpiece that plays like it could have been made today. A mature and complex work that perhaps can only be fully understood by people who have been in love. Walter Huston is great!
User Review - 10/10 by Mark ZEven though this movie was filmed in the mid 30's the script is as adult and timely as any contemporary drama dealing with a 20 year marriage headed for disolution. Expertly acted by Walter Huston as Mr.Dodsworth, a plain spoken retired mid- American industrialist and Ruth Chatterton as his (slightly) younger wife looking for something more now that she persuaded her husband to retire and take a European vacation. What happens during that vacation is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. See it when TCM has it or rent it.You'll see
User Review - 10/10 by Barbara WLoved this movie! Mary Astors last scene brought tears to my eyes, it was so authentic.

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