This film is currently being shown at the NFT as part of the "Quota Quickies season.It stars Owen Nares who ,it is difficult to believe,was one of the heartthrobs of the 1930s.Let us say that he throws himself into his role with great gusto as if playing to the back row of the Upper circle.His melodramatics are more than matched by Allan Jeayes as the hypochondriac husband of the woman he loves.However George Curzon as the eponymous footman rather steals the show because if anything he is rather underplaying his role till the conclusion.There are some rather interesting undercurrents to do with social standing and views on the First World War.I spotted a very young George Colouris playing a waiter.Interestingly enough this film was directed by Ealing Studio head Basil Dean.Obviously not too great with actors!
Review of Woman in Chains
