What a grand movie of 1946. We have so many elements here from previous great films- "Oliver Twist," as well as "How Green Was My Valley."
Charles Coburn, though listed as the leading star of the film, was nominated for best supporting actor here, 3 years after his win in the same category for "The More the Merrier." He was absolutely terrific as the great-grandfather with such a good outlook, and a man way ahead of his times. He was almost equally matched by a fine performance by Hume Cronyn as a man who gave new definition to the term stingy.
Surprising that Jesse Tandy, and Gladys Cooper had relatively so little to do with their parts.
Equally amazing was Dean Stockwell as our very young boy, and Tom Drake who played him grown up.
This film gave us an honest reflection of not being able to get into a medical school by any back door method. Money talks. We see the bullying of the youngster Stockwell and how he was taught to overcome it in the same way that young Hugh was taught in "How Green Was My Valley."
We see a young Drake disillusioned and losing his faith following the tragic accident that killed his friend, his inability to get into medical school when he can't get the needed scholarship, and the death of his beloved grandmother, after he prayed so hard for her recovery.
This was a beautifully done film in black and white.
Charles Coburn, though listed as the leading star of the film, was nominated for best supporting actor here, 3 years after his win in the same category for "The More the Merrier." He was absolutely terrific as the great-grandfather with such a good outlook, and a man way ahead of his times. He was almost equally matched by a fine performance by Hume Cronyn as a man who gave new definition to the term stingy.
Surprising that Jesse Tandy, and Gladys Cooper had relatively so little to do with their parts.
Equally amazing was Dean Stockwell as our very young boy, and Tom Drake who played him grown up.
This film gave us an honest reflection of not being able to get into a medical school by any back door method. Money talks. We see the bullying of the youngster Stockwell and how he was taught to overcome it in the same way that young Hugh was taught in "How Green Was My Valley."
We see a young Drake disillusioned and losing his faith following the tragic accident that killed his friend, his inability to get into medical school when he can't get the needed scholarship, and the death of his beloved grandmother, after he prayed so hard for her recovery.
This was a beautifully done film in black and white.