March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

Rather surprising to see a film of the early production code era actually be able to discuss topics such as adultery and divorce, and even more surprising to see it handled well. The acting was certainly quite strong, and William Wyler is an impressive director even this early in his career. Would like to return to this one at some point, because clearly the people who love this movie really truly love it, so I'm sure it deserves a lot more time to appreciate fully.

Rather surprising to see a film of the early production code era actually be able to discuss topics such as adultery and divorce, and even more surprising to see it handled well. The acting was certainly quite strong, and William Wyler is an impressive director even this early in his career. Would like to return to this one at some point, because clearly the people who love this movie really truly love it, so I'm sure it deserves a lot more time to appreciate fully.

Great drama. Traveling across Europe and a wife of 20 years tries to hook up with younger men to recapture her youth. Husband puts up with it to a point. These old movies have wild relationship plots you just wouldn't see in a mainstream movie today. This one was up for the big 5 Oscars that year.

Great drama. Traveling across Europe and a wife of 20 years tries to hook up with younger men to recapture her youth. Husband puts up with it to a point. These old movies have wild relationship plots you just wouldn't see in a mainstream movie today. This one was up for the big 5 Oscars that year.

The 30s were a solid decade for Wyler and with this film it feels like getting a hang of it. Not to say his other movies haven't been good, but this feels like the most complete work of his this far. Story, character and the look of the movie all work well together here. Definitely worth checking out !

The 30s were a solid decade for Wyler and with this film it feels like getting a hang of it. Not to say his other movies haven't been good, but this feels like the most complete work of his this far. Story, character and the look of the movie all work well together here. Definitely worth checking out !

My dad should take notes!

My dad should take notes!