Evocative 1930s melodrama directed by Alfred Santell. Clarissa Phelps (Pauline Lord), a widowed shopkeeper arranges to raise a young boy, Richard (Louis Hayward), to get him out of poorer living climate. At a later time she takes in a gentleman drunk, Captain Courtney (Basil Rathbone), who becomes a surrogate husband and father. Richard is mentored by Courtney and leaves upon manhood becoming a playwright. Richard's interest focus on a middle-aged actress, Julia Anders (Billie Burke), who may actually be his real mother.
Rathbone's performance takes a backseat to Lord and Hayward. Other players include: Wendy Barrie, Thurston Hall, Nana Bryant and Victor Varconi.
Rathbone's performance takes a backseat to Lord and Hayward. Other players include: Wendy Barrie, Thurston Hall, Nana Bryant and Victor Varconi.