It took a while to latch on to this story because its characters aren't initially very likable. A young parson is willing to do anything to get a job, including marrying the past parson's widow. Since she is quite old, he figures she can't last long. He continues this charade, even moving his fiancée into the house (pretending to be his sister). Meanwhile the widow, a homely woman who has had to endure this rule more than once, bides her time, lives her life, and has no pretensions of anything other than mutual living space. As time passes, she begins to grow on the young man. He sees her for the caring, loving person she is. There is not romantic involvement, only the saving of a soul and the reclamation of a charlatan. This is a simple film that has an excellent message.
Review of The Parson's Widow
